Parents can't help but experience an overwhelming sense of helplessness when searching for safer options in a store full of unlabeled products. Current regulation doesn’t provide an effective way to manage the 2,000 new chemicals brought to market each year. Our biggest hope for the near future … [Read more...]
Not only is my sister Laura a Non-toxic Ninja Mommy, she's also earned the title of The Extractor around here. Laura's the one who works behind the scenes to gather much of the information for the safer product lists we share with you. Laura's most recent foray into the often secretive world of … [Read more...]
It’s impossible to avoid flame retardants, but it’s imperative that we take steps to decrease our exposure. These chemicals are full-fledged members of the endocrine disruptor family. They have routinely been added to consumer products for over 30 years in an effort to reduce fire-related … [Read more...]
If this most recent news highlighting the woes of PVC doesn't convince America that it's time to make a major move toward PVC-free alternatives, then nothing will! The nonprofit Ecology Center tested over 1,000 flooring samples and nearly 2,300 types of wallpaper for substances that have been … [Read more...]
I'm thrilled to be working with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and my partners, 3 Green Angels, to launch a educational push called the Story of Cosmetics today. We'll be hosting a special Twitter party tonight at 8pm CST (using the hashtag #ecowed) to talk about the products we use, learn what's … [Read more...]
I just finished reading Slow Death by Rubber Duck, the story two concerned men hoping to shed light on everyday toxic chemical exposure by experimenting on themselves. They focus on a new kind of pollution. We're not looking for external evidence in factory smoke stacks and slimy rivers; we're … [Read more...]
Safe Mama is one of my favorite resources! When I receive questions and PR pitches about skincare lines I often run to her for help. She never complains about my lack of understanding as she translates those fifteen syllable words into terms I can easily grasp. With her growing knowledge, … [Read more...]
