When she first heard the term “organic” several years ago, she dismissed it. It connoted a “status” and conjured up two different images: lifestyles of the rich and famous or perhaps some alternative, hippie thing. She was wrong. Robyn O'Brien explains...
The idea of holidays and toxins may not seem to go together, yet candles and fragrances traditionally used to set the scene are often some of the biggest chemical culprits! So when creating memories with loved ones this season, why not make sure they’re happy and healthy ones...
The Environmental Protection Agency will review 20 flame retardants used in common household items, in response to mounting research linking these chemicals to cancer, neurological damage and other health effects. The EPA will conduct risk assessments on four of the chemicals under the existing Toxic Substances Control Act, legislation that the agency acknowledges needs to be reformed in order to better protect Americans from toxic chemicals.
In an effort to minimize exposure to this potent neurotoxin, it’s critical to know where it hides. Some parents wrongly believe that lead is no longer of concern since it's no longer allowed in house paint, or that some exposure is ok since we were all exposed as children. Unfortunately current science shows that this is far from the truth. Here’s what the experts advise...
Home ventilation and indoor climate control are important, but removing the sources responsible for off-gassing is a more impactful first step. After all, prevention trumps remediation any day! Need some inspiration to tackle your own home detox? Here’s what I’m spritzing, scooping and savoring this spring cleaning season.
As a culture we’ve gotten it into our heads that if we’re not being vigilant, we’re not being clean. At True Goods, we challenge that mindset. Caustic chemicals are not necessary components of a clean home and can cause more harm than good. Here are five good reasons to dump your harsh cleaners in favor of milder, more natural alternatives.
What if we told you that the air inside your home, office, or school is more polluted than the air outside? Oftentimes, it’s the truth! Here are some simple steps you can take to reduce toxic impact and improve the air you regularly breathe indoors.
Many of us are aware that in the grand scheme of things plastics aren’t that great for the human body. There are many harmful chemicals associated with plastic, including BPA, a chemical “hardener” that is associated with endocrine disruption in the human body. The daily exposure and inhalation of toxins definitely adds up. Unfortunately, plastics are so ubiquitous that it’s unlikely their manufacture will cease anytime soon. It’s time that we measure success as a nation by improvements in human health, not just economic progress.
If you’re in the habit of reading your product labels, which in our opinion is a pretty good habit to get into, you may have noticed a mysterious ingredient called “fragrance.” What does it actually mean? Let’s break it down.
What we know and are daily discovering about epigenetics, immunology, inflammation and disease prevention, our quality of life is largely in our control. How empowering!
