Plastic pollution is an enormous problem in our world today. For many of us, the idea of plastic pollution conjures up images of plastic baggies and bottles floating in the ocean—and these things truly are a huge problem. But what if we told you that an often-overlooked contributor to the plastic pollution problem is the apparel industry?
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Exposed: A TEDx Talk with MADE SAFE Founder Amy Ziff
BY AMY ZIFF
I recently gave a TEDx talk in the Berkshires speaking about environmentally-induced illness and disease. Did you know that one quarter of all deaths worldwide could be prevented if we mitigated environmental exposures?
If you want to learn more about how exposures to endocrine-disrupting and other toxic chemicals in our everyday lives rob us of our health and wellbeing, then watch my full talk (we’ll post it here as soon as it’s ready!) In the meantime, here are five things I would urge you to start doing now to reduce your exposure to harmful substances:
Period Products: What’s in Them?
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredient label on a conventional pad or tampon box, you might find it lacking details about what’s inside. Maybe you’ve wondered what’s actually in there. But hey, it’s just cotton, right?
Wrong. It turns out that most conventional pads and tampons are made with synthetic materials and toxic substances. (more…)
6 Tips from MADE SAFE for Plastic-Free Living
As we participate in Plastic Free July this year, the MADE SAFE team is considering ways that we can refuse single-use plastic and reduce the amount of plastic we consume in general. Plastic pollution causes an enormous number of problems for oceans, freshwater ecosystems, our food systems, and our communities. At MADE SAFE, we understand the far-reaching problems of plastic—everything from endocrine disruption to a lack of biodegradability, and many more issues in between. For this reason, MADE SAFE certification does not permit the use of single-use plastic in any certified products and we also highlight brands that use sustainable packaging for their products.
The Lawn Dilemma: Tips for Nontoxic Lawn & Garden Care
Those of us graced with a yard to care for want our lawns and gardens to look healthy and attractive, but who wants to spend endless hours weeding? Doesn’t it seem the more weeds you pull the more pop up in their place? In the quest for lawn care solutions, many desire ease and expediency, but the MADE SAFE team is also looking out for the health of the soil. Read on for our favorite tips, including a few MADE SAFE staff favorites.
New Study Finds Toxic PFAS in Makeup
You may recognize the name “PFAS” as being the class of chemicals used to make nonstick pans and the main subject of the recent movie Dark Waters, but did you know that those same chemicals are now being found in makeup products?
MADE SAFE’s Inside Scoop: 10 Tips for a Low-Tox Picnic
The sun is shining and if you’re anything like us, you can’t wait to indulge in summertime’s greatest food and gathering traditions. While we are eager to celebrate, we’re also eager to live with a light touch and not waste. Whether you are packing up to go on a picnic or preparing a backyard grill, our team has some tips to share for how we celebrate the summer season with a low-tox lifestyle in mind.
MADE SAFE Tips for Your Safer Bug Repellent Search
Finding a safer bug repellent can be a real buzzkill. Conventional bug repellents often contain a combination of active ingredients that are listed on the label, and inert ingredients that are typically not labeled. In many cases chemicals linked to human and environmental harm are found included in these products. Thankfully, there are safer approaches to keep those bugs away. To help you navigate the chemical confusion, we’re identifying a few of the top ingredient offenders and exploring alternative options. As always, the best way to shop products that have been vetted for human and environmental health is to look for the MADE SAFE® seal—scroll to the bottom for MADE SAFE certified bug solutions.
5 MADE SAFE Gifts for Father’s Day
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MADE SAFE Tips for Your Safer Sunscreen Search
When it comes to finding safer sunscreen, it can be difficult navigating the many options out there. In this post, we highlight some of the active ingredients to avoid, and offer better alternatives. We’ve also listed MADE SAFE® certified sunscreen options to help you shop with confidence. If you just want the product recommendations, skip to the bottom!