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.
Two Years After the East Palestine Derailment, EPA Chemical Assessment Is Veering Off Track
EPA is about to assess the risks of vinyl chloride to decide whether this potent carcinogen presents an “unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.” But its plans for this evaluation are woefully inadequate. The people of East Palestine deserve better.
Junk Science Has No Place in a President’s Cabinet
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to be the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), makes a habit of promoting unscientific and wild health claims that are both alarming and widely disavowed by public health professionals.
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.
Letter to EPA About a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) consent order
Date: December 6, 2024 To: Honorable Michael Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: A Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) consent order Dear Administrator Regan, We are following up on a letter sent to you …
Mom Detective: Toxic Holiday Gifts
Mom Detective answers: Why does my family buy gifts laden with toxic chemicals? Read her full column here.
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: 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.
Testimony: Moms Clean Air Force, Proposed High-Priority Substance Designation for Vinyl Chloride under TSCA, October 23, 2024
Date: October 22, 2024 To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Comments regarding Proposed High-Priority Substance Designation for Vinyl Chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Submitted via Regulations.gov to Docket …
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.