Do Toxins Really Matter?

Listen as we interview Dr. Anna Reade, staff scientist with the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council), and discuss strategies to identify toxin-free products and food.   Is Organic better? What about Fragrance-free? Should you avoid Parabens?  Listen to learn more.

Website Link:

http://www.nrdc.org/pfas

 

Websites to use to help with choosing toxin free products 

 

Certifications to look for:

Made Safe- https://www.madesafe.org

Safer Choice: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

 

Personal Care and Food Products:

EWG skin data base- https://www.ewg.org

 

Furniture:

Green Guard certification- https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program

Organic for food- https://www.usda.gov/topics/organic

 

Disinfectants: 

DFE certified - https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-labels/dfe-certified-disinfectants

 

Cruelty Free:

Leaping Bunny Program: https://www.leapingbunny.org

 

Look for labeling that says it DOESN’T have:

Paraben, Phthalate, PFAS  or fluorinated chemicals (look for perfluoro or poly Fluoro), Tricyclic, Quaternary ammonium (quats), BPA/ BPS in plastics 

 

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