From head to toe, your winter gear may be covered with PFAS “forever” chemicals.
Articles by Amy Ziff
Microplastics in Baby Poop
A new study found that babies had over 10 times the amount of microplastics particles in their feces compared to adults.
What We Know and Don’t Know About Plastic Pollution
A new report identified over 10,000 chemicals in the manufacturing and production of plastics. The report, with its worrying long list of chemicals, gives us a glimpse at the problem, and a place to begin to find solutions.
The Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics That Never Leave Your Body
A recent study found that nearly half of cosmetic products tested contained toxic “forever chemicals” – per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS).
Count Down: How Everyday Chemicals Threaten Fertility
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Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
Studies report that plastics are a severe threat to our children’s health. Here’s why and what to do about it.
Covid, Climate, and Chemicals
Having fewer harmful chemicals in our bodies and the world means the ecosystem can begin to recover and become more resilient. And helping to improve the health of the ecosystem can help our polluted world.
Climate Change Up Close and Personal at Raising the Green Bar (video)
A scientist experiences the devastating effects of climate change on his home and family, and shares his personal account and an important message for all of us.
From Yoga Mats to Weights, Is Your Home Workout Toxic?
Due to Covid-19, our exercise workouts have changed. Does home exercise equipment contain toxic chemicals that may harm health?
Plastic-Free During Covid
It’s “Plastic-free July” – a global movement to raise awareness and help abolish single-use plastic. But consumption of single-use plastic has grown over 100% since Covid began. Our Mom Detective asks, “Does it make sense to try and curb my plastic consumption this year?”
Healthy Pregnancy Guide
This “Healthy Pregnancy Guide” is filled with tools, tips, information, and product recommendations for healthier solutions – based in hard science and research – on the ways to cultivate healthy practices and a healthy pregnancy.
Forever Chemicals: What Do They Do to Us? What Are We Doing About Them?
PFAS “forever chemicals are used to make non-stick cookware, to coat paper and cardboard, treated to make furniture and carpets stain-resistant and clothes stain repellent, and used in cosmetics and personal care products. And, PFAS chemicals contaminate public drinking water.