Mom Detective on the Soccer Field: Is Artificial Turf Toxic?
This post was originally published at Moms Clean Air Force It’s another gray, rainy day in New England and in a few short hours I’ll be driving a car filled with energetic young children to one of...
View ArticleWhy You Should Never Put Plastic in the Dishwasher
Have you ever accidentally opened your dishwasher in the middle of a cycle? It’s like an instant facial. The steam and heat emitted are enough to make you jump back and close the door quickly. The...
View ArticleSalon Workers are Exposed to Nasty Toxic Chemicals
Salons can be a pretty hazardous place to work given that many harmful chemicals can be found in salon products. I’m always reminded of this every time I walk into a salon for a haircut. The...
View ArticleHey Kroger: It’s Time to Take the Toxins Out
Have you heard of Kroger? We don’t have Kroger in the Boston area, but I know it’s the primary grocery store in many of your cities and towns. Kroger is the largest grocery chain in the United States...
View ArticleMom Detective: My Hunt for a Flame Retardant Free Couch
This piece was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force Change is happening. As buyers continue to demand flame retardant-free furniture, manufacturers have no other option but to listen. It’s...
View ArticleAre There Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Child’s Car Seat?
Many young children spend hours in a car every week strapped into a car seat. When my kids were infants they basically lived in their car seat. I would drag them from activity to activity strapped in....
View ArticleVictory! Macy’s Vows to Sell Furniture Free of Toxic Flame Retardants
Earlier this month I wrote a letter to Macy’s. I wanted to let them know that I was concerned about toxic chemicals that may be in products I bring into my home. I shared with them that I’m especially...
View ArticleAmazon Gets an “F” For Not Having Chemical Policy
It’s been a rough few days for many of us while we try to process the results of last week’s election. Thank you to all who reached out to share your feelings and concerns. It’s times like this that...
View ArticleHere’s Why You Should Stop Using Dryer Sheets
Who doesn’t love the smell of clean laundry? When we take our clothing out of a hot dryer there’s an expectation that they’ll smell fresh and clean. That signature scent is usually from the detergent,...
View ArticleHey T.J. Maxx, We Want Safer Products
As many of you know, I’ve been working with Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families for many years on their Mind the Store Campaign. This is a national effort to protect families from toxic chemicals. I’ve...
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