Toxic-Free Living

Healthy living starts at home! Learn about toxics and potential health risks in common household products.

Protecting Children from Chemicals that Pose a Risk

Children’s health is shaped by the environments where they live, play, and learn. Many families, especially those in lower-income and communities of color, face higher risks from everyday exposures to toxic chemicals found in pesticides, home cleaning products, outdated appliances, and personal care items like cosmetics and hair products. Our goal is to give people and communities the tools, strategies, and resources to create safer, healthier spaces for children and their families. Our purpose is to empower people to reduce harmful exposures in homes, schools, and outdoor environments. Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a healthy, supportive environment.

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Green Home Cleaning

Cleaning your home shouldn't be dangerous
Everyday cleaning products often contain hidden toxins that can harm our health, especially children with developing immune systems. Common ingredients in household cleaners are linked to serious health issues like asthma, cancer, and hormone disruption. By switching to safer, non-toxic cleaning alternatives, you can protect your family and reduce harmful exposures at home! Explore our resources to determine effective cleaning solutions that work for you! Learn more

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Personal Care Products

Safer Choices for Hair, Skin & Nails...and more!
Many personal care products, like shampoos, lotions, makeup, and deodorants, contain hidden chemicals that can affect our health. Ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances are linked to hormonal imbalances, skin irritations, and other health concerns. Our goal is to help you make informed choices about the products you use every day and reduce harmful exposures for you and your family. Explore our resources to learn more about how you can better protect your health and well-being. Learn more

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Pesticides and Home Exposures

The widespread use of pesticides is undermining our children’s health.

Pesticides are everywhere and their impact on children’s health is a growing concern! These toxic chemicals are linked to issues like childhood cancers, learning disabilities, and asthma, and pose significant risks to developing children. Learn how to reduce or eliminate pesticide exposures in your home and protect your family’s health by exploring these resources and tips for safer pest control solutions. Learn more (in development)


RESOURCES:

In terms of household cleaners, neither ingredients nor products must meet any sort of safety standard, nor is any testing data or notification required before bringing a product to market.
— Rebecca Sutton, PhD, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group