This article was originally published on Moms Clean Air Force We are a culture obsessed with being wrinkle-free. Take a minute to Google ‘wrinkle-free’ and a long list of products will pop up, ranging from clothing to sheets. Buying wrinkle-free takes the time, elbow grease and the heat out of ironing. Our busy lifestyles make anything that…
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American Academy of Pediatrics to End Affiliation With Monsanto
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post Monsanto is a recognized name in many American households. We are familiar with its products, which can be found on the shelves of our stores, on our lawns and in our gardens. It’s the leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed and of the herbicide glyphosate. Glyphosate is the…
Victory! 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 concerned about toxic flame retardants, which are common in upholstered furniture. It’s no secret flame retardants have…
Safer Beauty and Personal Care Products~How You Can Help
I’m back after an incredible weekend in Los Angeles. I was in LA to speak at ShiftCon, a social media conference focusing on wellness, health, and the environment. This is the second year for this conference and it did not disappoint. This year my panel was called “Beauty and the Beast: Navigating the World of Green Beauty“. I spoke alongside…
Are 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. The car seat snapped directly into the stroller during those first few years of life. If they fell asleep in…
Earth Hour: Together We Can Change Climate Change
Are you ready for Earth Hour? It’s happening this Saturday, March 28th from 8:30-9:30 pm in your local time zone. What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour started in 2007 as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia to raise awareness about climate change. Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet. This is…
Mom 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 no secret flame retardants have been linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption and other serious health problems, yet much of the furniture in the market…