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Spending more time in the garden this spring? Mom Detective offers science-based tips for eco-friendly gardening, including nontoxic ways to deal with pests, nutrients, and more.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Dangers of Leaf Blowers?
Leaf blowers are not only noisy; they also create toxic fumes and air pollution. Mom Detective shares tips for safeguarding your neighborhood from leaf blower pollution.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe?
Plastic water bottles are not just filled with water. They are brimming with microplastics and 150 different known chemicals too.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Polyester and Polypropylene Rugs a Safe Choice for My Family?
Polyester and polypropylene rugs are made with plastic fibers derived from petrochemicals. There are safer alternatives out there. Mom Detective shares tips for finding a truly “family-friendly” rug.
Ask Mom Detective: Is Silicone Safe for Baking?
Heads up: silicone is plastic, and heating plastic can cause the chemicals it contains to get into your food. Read tips for silicone food safety from our Mom Detective.
Ask Mom Detective: How Can We Avoid Plastic and Chemical-Laden Gifts During the Holidays?
While it seems like the most obvious thing in the world that your loved ones wouldn’t want to gift you and your kids toxic chemicals for the holidays, somehow it isn’t. Mom Detective shares tips for talking to friends and family about gift giving.
Ask Mom Detective: How Did Our Ancestors Minimize Waste and Live Sustainably?
Our grandparents and great-grandparents once lived without single-use plastics and survived well and healthy. Mom Detective shares tips and tricks gleaned from our ancestors’ naturally sustainable practices.
Ask Mom Detective: How Do I Compost?
Food waste is responsible for a huge percentage of methane emissions from landfills. This is no good! Mom Detective shares tips for composting your food waste to keep it out of the trash.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Most Sustainable Options for Pet Care?
Someone is getting a new kitty! Mom Detective delves into the most nontoxic and sustainable ways to care for any furry pet.
Ask Mom Detective: Is Halloween Face Paint Safe for Children?
Is your child begging for a painted face this Halloween? Mom Detective shares tips for finding the safest possible face paints or making your own.
Ask Mom Detective: How Toxic Is My Bedding?
Are you in the market for new sheets? Mom Detective helps you avoid free-falling down a nontoxic bedding rabbit hole with some simple tips for choosing the best fabrics and deciphering third-party certifications.