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…
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Here’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, dryer sheets and other laundry products we’re using. For many of us, it’s almost second nature to throw a dryer sheet…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hey 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 and one of the largest worldwide. They have over 3,500 stores and sales of over $98 billion….