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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: 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.
Ask Mom Detective: What Is the Safest Laundry Detergent?
Looking to detoxify your laundry room? Mom Detective shares simple steps for prioritizing health when it comes to potentially harmful chemicals in laundry detergent.
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Take 20 seconds today to urge EPA to protect us from vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Tampons Toxic?
A recent study found lead, arsenic, and other metals in tampons. How can this be? Mom Detective investigates period care and offers tips on choosing the best menstrual product.
Ask Mom Detective: Why Does My Hair Dryer Have a California Prop 65 Warning?
No one wants scary warnings on their daily-use appliances, but Prop 65 is actually a very useful thing. Mom Detective explains how we can use Prop 65 warnings to reduce our chemical exposure at home.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are PFAS Chemicals, and How Can I Protect My Kids?
PFAS chemicals are everywhere. Is it even possible to avoid them? Mom Detective shares tips for reducing your exposure and keeping your family safe.
Ask Mom Detective: How Do I Find Safe Products for Spring Cleaning?
Embrace your spring cleaning routine! Mom Detective shares tips for safe and effective toxic-free home cleaning.