How to Avoid Microplastics in Your Home
Microplastics are a growing environmental and health concern, and they’re likely closer to home than you want. These tiny plastic particles can be found in everyday household items and are increasi...
Endocrine Disruptors in Your Home: What They Are and How to Reduce Exposure
In early 2026, a TikTok creator went viral after she shared her experience with severe, sudden-onset cystic acne. The suspected cause? According to her doctor, it wasn't stress, skincare, or normal...
What Are Phthalates? Understanding the "Everywhere Chemical"
What are phthalates? Phthalates – the “everywhere chemical” – can be hard to pronounce, hard to spell, hard to locate, and even harder to make sense of. Phthalates are chemicals commonly used...
The Ultimate Guide to Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
Have you ever bought an article of clothing because it was made with “sustainable” fabric? Or maybe you’ve purchased an “eco-friendly” cleaning product or a “green” skincare item? Who doesn’t lov...
Everything You Need to Know About the MADE SAFE® Certification
Certifications can feel overwhelming, especially when many of them sound similar but measure very different things. MADE SAFE® stands apart because it looks beyond surface-level claims and evaluate...
5 Simple Ways to Avoid PFAS at Home
PFAS are called "forever chemicals" for a reason – and they’ve quietly made their way into nearly every corner of modern life. Short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS have become a ...
What’s in the Air? Why GREENGUARD Gold Certification Matters
Every breath you take indoors could expose you to hidden pollutants – sometimes at levels far higher than the air outside. Indoor air quality is often overlooked as a global health threat, yet ...