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4 min read It would be great if plastics just had a simple code for “yes, recycle this” or “no, trash it”. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Here’s why: It is easier to…
8 min read I love it when mattress companies straight up tell you that there are chemicals leaching from their so-called “healthy” mattresses. But, you know, how bad could they really be?! One…
7 min read I stopped using tampons ages ago when toxic shock syndrome (TSS) became a hot topic. I later learned that TSS is actually pretty rare and there’s nothing wrong with using…
2 min read It doesn’t really seem fair that we pay more for organic foods, wines, clothing, and personal care products. But that’s the way the system works, right? Organic farmers pay high…
10 min read We all know we’re supposed to replace our toothbrushes regularly. We understand that old razor blades are bad news. We even know that water filters need to be changed on…
3 min read Robyn O’Brien was shaken to her core one morning, when her youngest child experienced a sudden and dangerous allergic reaction to a “typical” American breakfast. As a frightened parent and…
2 min read You know that pesky white buildup that clogs your coffeemaker and destroys your morning brew? This hard coating that also lines your tea kettle and showerhead is simply a build-up…