Recently, in the first ever testing on glyphosate herbicide (such as Monsanto’s Roundup) in the breast milk of American women, Moms Across America and Sustainable Pulse found ‘high’ levels in 3 out of the 10 samples tested. (Photo Credit: garyfgarcia via photopin cc) The shocking results point to glyphosate levels building up in women’s bodies […]

Passing the Safe Chemicals Act: Time to Woman Up

It’s that time of year again, can you believe it’s already December? For some people the holidays are the best time of year. Ice-skating, hot cocoa and holiday shopping with friends. For others, it’s a time of stress, dealing with family and the burden of finding gifts that are free of toxic chemicals. Wherever the […]

By Lindsay Dahl We know the best solution for addressing toxic chemicals is for Congress to pass the Safe Chemicals Act, but in the meantime here are some tips to protect your family from toxic chemicals in food and packaging. TIPS TO AVOID TOXIC CHEMICALS IN FOOD: 1)   Limit canned food and plastic containers. Glass, […]

It’s Time to Declare Your Child’s Independence From Toxic Chemicals By Safer Chemicals Blogger: Shane D. Shirley-Smith – Orlando, Florida When I was a little girl I never worried about what I put into or on my body.  As a child of the 1970’s I was more concerned with making sure my hair was feathered just right, […]

You wouldn’t knowingly eat spoiled food or jump into a river that was clearly polluted. It’s easy to avoid something harmful if you can see it with your own eyes. But what about the things you can’t see, like the toxic chemicals lurking in everyday products?

Only you can devise the right strategy for avoiding toxic family drama, but here are some quick tips for keeping the big meal chemical-free.