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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Prop 65 warning at Starbucks: What’s in my coffee?
As a dedicated, chemical-conscious mom, I’m willing to go pretty far. I tossed all my plastic tupperware years ago, and send my kids to school with 2 lbs of breakable glass food containers. I’ve switched all my personal care products … Continue reading
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An inspiring thank you letter
Below is a thank-you letter mailed to EO from an animal rescue worker. Dear EO, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your FrenchLavender everyday body lotion. I volunteer at Red Lake Rosie’s Animal Rescue full-time … Continue reading
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Pregnant Jessica Alba says no to toxic chemicals
Pregnant with her second child, actress and mother Jessica Alba took up reading about healthy pregnancies and was shocked to learn that she regularly, and unknowingly, purchases products packed with toxic chemicals. And that the sale of these products is … Continue reading
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1st grade teacher pulls toxic products from her classroom
My name is Thalia Seminario, I am a first grade dual-language teacher at a public school in San Rafael California. I am also a die-hard green living educator and advocate. Recently, I have partnered with some amazing people to create … Continue reading
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Chemical-treated socks: Keep or return?
With three kids and a day job, I rarely have time to shop. So when my husband headed to Costco on Sunday, I asked him to pick me up some socks. He returned home with two pleasant-looking six packs of … Continue reading
Are mail order catalogs scented with synthetic fragrances?
Believe it or not, some mail order catalogs and even bills are spruced with synthetic fragrance before being stuck in the mail! Who knew petroleum-based scents inspired us to write checks? May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Month and … Continue reading
Is there crude oil in your shampoo?
Many personal care products–shampoo, lotion, deodorant & hand soap–contain synthetic fragrances. What are these fragrances made from? Ninety-five percent of chemicals used in fragrances are made from petroleum! Yep, crude oil, also used to make gasoline and plastic! They include … Continue reading
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What I actually want for Mother’s Day
Every year, my husband asks what I want for Mother’s Day, and then fails to believe me when I tell him the truth: Not much. I don’t need jewelry or gadgets. Sure, brunch and a card are lovely; and who … Continue reading
Only 8% of middle & high school boys wash their hands w/soap
According to studies by the American Society of Microbiology: 97% of females and 92% of males say they wash: of these only 75% females and 58% males washed (as indicated by actual field surveys of the same size sample group) … Continue reading