Eco-Healthy Home Tip Archive
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2011 is the year of the tomato, says the National Garden Bureau. We hope it’ll also be the year of the BPA-free canned tomato. Look for glass jars, tetra-paks or BPA-free cans when buying processed tomatoes.
Soap is nothing to sneeze at.
Antibacterial soap may seem like a good idea, but the germ-killing ingredient triclosan can make us sick. It increases a child's risk of developing hay fever and allergies, and could lead to bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Triclosan is in hundreds of goods from soap to sponges to socks. It is fairly easy to spot; triclosan must be listed on ingredient labels.
Be picky about your pool
Health benefits of swimming far outweigh the risks. But as winter comes and indoor swimming season begins, it makes sense to practice pool pickiness. By ensuring that your pool is well maintained and by taking a few pre-swim steps, you can reduce health risks including asthma and bladder cancer.
Lung-friendly plants
Bring a leafy friend into your home and breathe easy! Research shows that potted plants clean up indoor air. Plants won’t substitute for good ventilation, but they can capture “off-gas” of hazardous chemicals from furnishings, cleaning supplies and building materials.
Dust Busting
Dander, dirt, lead, pesticides, bacteria, soot and chemicals can make you sick of household dust — literally. Breathe easier and stay healthy by dusting without synthetic sprays and wipes.
- 08/26/2011 - Healthy home tip: Toxic-free school tools
- 07/08/2011 - Healthy Home Tip: Kick the can
- 05/24/2011 - Completely outrageous
- 05/11/2011 - Don’t let toxic BPA turn invisible
- 01/27/2011 - You say tomato, I say BPA-free
- 12/10/2010 - Healthy home tip: Sneeze-free suds
- 11/11/2010 - Healthy Home Tip: Public pool pickiness
- 10/28/2010 - Healthy Home Tip: Hard facts on flooring
- 10/26/2010 - Healthy Home Tip: Safer sensory play
- 10/15/2010 - Healthy Home Tip: Will carcinogens make me sick?
- 09/30/2010 - Healthy home tip: Safer suds
- 08/04/2010 - Healthy Home Tip: PVC-free learning
