🚜 The Trump administration just killed a draft risk assessment that could have prevented or reduced PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge from being spread on our farmland.

🎉 Add Ohio to the growing list of states where citizens are pushing back against the data center boom...

⚖️ Johnson & Johnson just agreed to an estimated $5.5 billion (or potentially even more, depending on claimants) to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer.

PSA: you don't have to spend a bunch of money on non-toxic cleaning supplies. A mix of part vinegar to 1 part water can go a long way. Cheap, effective, & safe! (Although, vinegar should not be used on natural stones like marble, or hardwood floors that have a coating on them.)

Packing school lunches this year? Here's the easiest swap on the list. 🥪 Ditch the disposable plastic baggies for a reusable silicone one. It works just like a Ziploc, but lasts for years and keeps the microplastics out of your kid's snacks. My favorite brands (plus beeswax & cotton options) 👉

6 Best Non-Toxic Ziploc Bag Alternatives for Less Plastic

From reusable silicone bags to plastic-free beeswax food wraps, here are the best non-toxic, low-plastic Ziploc bag alternatives.

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🛒 Before you fill up the cart with back to school clothes: A lot of kids' clothing is made from plastic (polyester, nylon, and the like) and can be contaminated with things like BPA, PFAS, or formaldehyde. If your child has sensitive skin or eczema, you know the struggle. 😅 ....

Reminder that non-toxic lunch gear isn't just a kid thing. 🥪 If you're packing your own lunch for work, the same stuff applies: phthalates, BPA, and PFAS don't care how old you are...

If you only change ONE thing about your back-to-school shopping this year, make it the stuff that touches your kid's food. 🍎...

Lowest hanging fruit when transitioning to a low-tox lifestyle? 👉 Getting a reusable water bottle. (Here are my low-plastic faves: buff.ly/0fYuNBM)

My Favorite Plastic-Free & Non-Toxic Water Bottles

Ditching single-use plastic water bottles for a reusable one is an easy swap! Here are some of my favorite plastic-free & non-toxic water bottle brands.

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It's back-to-school time already! If you want to skip the PFAS and minimize plastic in your kids' backpacks this year, I've done the first half of your shopping for you:

Non-Toxic & PFAS-Free Backpacks (for Adults & Kids!)

Whether you're looking for a PFAS-free backpack for your child, or an everyday or hiking pack for yourself, here are my recs for the best safe brands.

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PSA: your memory foam mattress cannot "finish off-gassing." In fact, those mattresses actually "off-gas" MORE as they age and that plastic foam starts to break down into microscopic pieces that "flake off" into the air.

A few weeks ago, someone asked me, “Do you ever worry that someone is going to see you eating with a plastic fork in public and take a photo of you, or call you out or something?” My immediate answer: “Absolutely not.” ...

🚨 They’re talking about ROLLING BACK hard-fought changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act. 📞 Here’s the spark notes version of the situation and, more importantly, WHO YOU CAN CALL to tell them how to feel about it! buff.ly/h3cYbfs

Our chemical safety law is UNDER THREAT

Here's what you can do about it. (It takes less than 10 minutes!)

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I used to think body scrubs were excessive and unnecessary, but I've recently become a convert. 😆 If you're a fan too, I recently rounded up my thoughts on several non-toxic exfoliators I've been trying over the past year or so. Let me know if you've tried any of these ones!

The Best Natural Body Scrubs & Exfoliators (Reviewed!)

My favorite non-toxic and organic body scrubs help exfoliate WITHOUT tearing up your skin or exposing you to hormone disruptors.

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FYI: the EPA approved (ANOTHER) two PFAS pesticides last week, which can be used on corn and soybeans. This comes after two other PFAS pesticides were approved last year. Not only is this EPA refusing to do anything to FIX our PFAS problem, but they are actually making it WORSE.

🧠 A new study found that using a HEPA air purifier for one month improved cognitive function in adults 40 and older. (This isn't the first study to link cognitive improvements to cleaner air, but it's always nice to be see that data confirmed!)

Raise your hand if you're ready to ditch the plastic Scrub Daddy? 🙋‍♀️ I recently tried out a bunch of different plastic-free dish sponges, scrubbies, and brushes. Here are my faves -- I hope it saves you some time & trouble. This is such an easy swap to make! thefiltery.com/non-toxic-pl...

9 Non-Toxic Sponges for Plastic-Free Dishwashing (Reviewed)

Is it time to ditch the Scotch-Brite and reduce the microplastics in your kitchen? Here are my favorite non-toxic dish sponges, scrubbers, and brushes!

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said last week that the agency will NOT set nationwide pollution rules for AI datacenters. this is my surprised face: 😑

My affordable non-toxic mattress guide has a new #1! (This new mattress from Birch comes in at almost $400 cheaper than the previous top option.) thefiltery.com/affordable-n...

8 Best Affordable, Non-Toxic, & Eco-Friendly Mattresses of 2024 - The Filtery

Getting an affordable, organic, and non-toxic mattress on a budget IS possible. We've got recommendations, discount codes, and tips to make it all easier.

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Last week, the FDA rejected a legal petition asking it to set limits on PFAS in food... despite the EPA's finding that food is one of the top sources of 'forever chemical' exposure.

How many microplastics do you think are released PER PERSON PER YEAR when washing dishes with a regular plastic dish sponge?

Why don't we have nutrition labels for what we put ON our bodies the same way we do for what we put IN our bodies?

Risewell toothpaste is one of the only non-toxic toothpaste brands that has gotten my husband's approval. (He is really picky about texture/foaminess.) I've been using their products off and on for years now... Here's what I'd re-buy from them, and what I wouldn't.

My Risewell Toothpaste Review: Pros & Cons After 3+ Years.

Is Risewell toothpaste REALLY non-toxic? What are the flavors & foaminess like? I've tried everything Risewell has to offer; here's my full, honest review.

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🦟 If you like to light citronella candles on your patio during the summer but would prefer to skip the petroleum wax and undisclosed fragrances, this guide is for you:

6 Best Non-Toxic Citronella Candles for a Bug-Free Summer

Looking for the best non-toxic citronella candles for keeping the bugs away this summer? Here are my picks for all-natural & organic options.

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ICYMI, the data center pushback is working. A new study found that from January to March of this year alone, people came together to successfully block or delay at least 75 data center projects nationwide, worth about $130 billion!

The European Parliament recently voted to deregulate GMOs. What are your thoughts on this?

PFAS "forever chemicals" in clothes are DROPPING! 👏 The NRDC tested a bunch of clothing (including athletic pants, swimsuits, and rain jackets) purchased in California and New York where PFAS textile bans have gone into place in recent years...

✅ QUICK TIP for reducing toxic chemicals in your laundry routine: Crumple aluminum foil into a few 2–3-inch balls and toss them in the dryer to help reduce static cling...

I play fair; I'm not ONLY here to report when the MAHA administration does something bad! 😆 For the first time in twenty (!!) years, the FDA has approved a new active sunscreen ingredient.

🍳 "Big Cookware" is suing Caraway for calling Teflon (PTFE) toxic. But the science defending PTFE was largely funded by the industry itself....