Last week I stopped by my local Lowe’s to deliver an important message. I’m here because I’m concerned about toxic chemicals in products Lowe’s sells. As a consumer, I would like you to ban the sale of paint strippers containing deadly and dangerous chemicals. Lowe’s was warned last February that products containing methylene chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone…
Mind the Store
Hey 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 visited Walgreens, Costco and devoted plenty of blog posts to this campaign. I’m often asked why I take the time to…
Hey Costco: It’s Time to Get Toxic Chemicals Off Your Shelves
When I joined Costco a few years ago their organic selection was limited so I opted for other markets for the bulk of my shopping. Fast forward to the present and Costco is now taking the lead as the largest organic retailer in the United States. In 2015 they sold $4 billion of organic produce and…
Amazon 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 reinforce why this amazing community is so valuable. Amidst all the turmoil in the world right…
We Want Safer Flooring and Furniture
Over a year ago I joined thousands of others and wrote a letter to Macy’s letting them know that I was concerned about toxic chemicals that may be in products they were selling. I was especially concerned about toxic flame retardants, which are common in upholstered furniture. Flame retardants are bad news. They’ve been linked to cancer,…
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…
