Jul 10, 2020 / Toxics
Enjoy the summer sun without damaging your health: A guide to choosing the right sunscreen
With the sun beating down in the summer, it’s common to lather your skin with sunscreen to prevent burning. But, are you getting burned…Read More
May 13, 2020 / Toxics
Pollution, health, and COVID-19 — We answer some of your most pressing questions
Last week, we hosted a webinar about the link between toxic pollution, health, and COVID-19. The webinar shed light on how exposure to toxics…Read More
Jan 09, 2020 / Clean Beauty / Toxics
Top 10 harmful chemicals to avoid in your skincare products
Think about it – from waking up in the morning until going to bed at night, how many skincare products do you use? From…Read More
Dec 13, 2019 / Plastic Pollution / Toxics
The ultimate eco-guide to (not) gift giving this holiday season
Creative alternatives and new traditions to gift giving Just as I’m trying to move towards a low-waste lifestyle, along comes Christmas – the largest…Read More
Jul 20, 2019 / Livable Communities
A Greenbelt Tale: A Trip to Southbrook Vineyards
Peach cobbler, pear salad, and a glass of wine… or two. What do all of these have in common? Yes, they’re all delicious! But…Read More
Feb 07, 2019 / Toxics
The toxic receipt: How BPA creeps into our bodies from thermal paper
Remember when bisphenol A (or BPA) was banned in baby bottles in 2010? Thought the problem was over? Unfortunately, this hormone disrupting chemical is…Read More
Sep 26, 2018 / Toxics
Right to know: Exposing toxic fragrance chemicals in beauty, personal care and cleaning products
The trouble with fragrance ingredients Fragrance formulas used in personal care and cleaning products often consist of dozens of chemical ingredients to create a…Read More