12 Nontoxic Medicine Cabinet Swaps
What should be in a Natural Medicine Cabinet? Using naturally derived first aid products could save your skin and body a lot of grief from the …
Nontoxic Manicure Essentials
How do I pick out nontoxic nail polish Nail products have long been made with carcinogenic and otherwise unsafe chemicals, the most notorious of which have …
Which Fragrances Are Safe to Use?
What is the safest perfume to use? Today’s fragrance industry is moving away from synthetic formulations thanks to constantly evolving restrictions around chemicals in personal care …
Do Your Cosmetics Contain Asbestos?
Does all talc contain asbestos? In a 2020 FDA assessment of 52 talc-containing cosmetics, nine contained asbestos. Talc-containing cosmetics are so commonly contaminated with asbestos because …
Sustainable Swimwear: Our Top Brands
How do you make a Swimsuit Sustainable? Swimwear is almost exclusively made from synthetic fibers that support the fossil fuel industry and shed an incredible amount …
Is Leather Really That Bad for the Environment? (Spoiler: It Is)
What to know about Vegan Leather Animal leather is a coproduct of the meat industry, meaning it shares responsibility for the greenhouse gasses emitted from and …
Is Leather Really That Bad for the Environment? (Spoiler: It Is)
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Make Shampoo Bars Your No. 1 Travel Essential
Are Shampoo Bars better for you? Though convenient, hotel toiletries are so bad for the environment they’ve been banned by several states and phased out by …
Your Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreen
How do I know if my sunscreen is reef-safe? Conventional sunscreens are packed with chemical blockers proven to bleach coral reefs and penetrate the human bloodstream. …
11 Online Marketplaces for Sustainable and Ethical Shopping
Online Marketplaces for Sustainable and Ethical Shopping Eco-marketplaces curate sustainable and ethical products so you don’t have to spend hours researching. Most have convenient labeling systems …
11 Online Marketplaces for Sustainable and Ethical Shopping
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Fossil Fuels in Your Beauty Products?
How to Avoid Petrochemicals in your Beauty Products Petroleum-based ingredients, also known as petrochemicals, are ubiquitous in American beauty products, appearing in about one in 14 …