Hazards & Threats
Alternatives to Antibacterials and Disinfectants
Healthy Child
Monday, November 16, 2009
Learn about the many safer ways you can keep germs at bay in your home without relying on toxic chemicals to do the job.
12 Ways to Keep Your Toy Box Safe and Eco-friendly
Janelle Sorensen
Sunday, November 15, 2009
You can reclaim the fun and reduce the worries when it comes to playtime by making your toy box healthier for your child and the planet.
How to Make Safer, Healthier Meat Choices
Janelle Sorensen
Saturday, November 14, 2009
If your diet is largely based on meats, it's time to learn to moderate. There is such thing as too much of a good thing!
What Should You Use to Protect Wood Cutting Boards and Bowls?
Healthy Child
Friday, November 13, 2009
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School Cleaning Supplies: Plenty Toxic But Very Fixable
Environmental Working Group
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Because cleaning product labels are so under-regulated, product testing is the only way to know what's in them. So EWG tested 457 chemicals, check out our findings....
Chemicals in Everyday Products Turning Boys Into Girls?
Christopher Gavigan
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Chemicals like phthalates, parabens, and pesticides are increasingly being linked to hormone disruption – and two year olds have more in their blood than any previous generations.
Disinfectant Overkill
Healthy Child
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
A new report from Women's Voices for the Earth argues that it is unnecessary to disinfect one’s homes to the degree that advertisers and manufacturers would have consumers believe.
Lead In Vinegar
Healthy Child
Monday, November 09, 2009
Jane Kay of Environmental Health News reveals in a special report that some vinegars - particularly aged, expensive balsamics - contain a big dose of lead.
Labeling GM Foods: If the U.K. Can Do It, We Can Too!
Marion Nestle
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Due to an FDA decision in the 90s, Genetically Modified ingredients do not have to be labeled in US products - it's time for a change.
Leaf Blowers Blow a lot More Than Leaves
Janelle Sorensen
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Leaf blowers are just plain annoying, but the noise and pollution caused by them may also be harmful to your health.
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