Beware of the Red List – Top Materials to Avoid in Your Home
“The Red List” might sound like something from the Cold War. But it has nothing...
What Are VOCs and How Can You Avoid Them?
Somewhere around the turn of the century, people began to realize that new car smell...
How To Be Cautious About Cadmium Exposure
Cadmium wasn’t discovered until the 19th century, when it quickly found use as a pigment...
Steering Clear of Mercury Hazards
On Mount Olympus, Mercury is the Roman god with power over commerce and communication and...
Flame Retardants: Toxicity in the Name of Safety
Safety is a good thing. But sometimes things we do in the name of safety...
Don’t Preserve Formaldehyde in Your Home
If the word formaldehyde makes you think of mad scientists, you’re not entirely wrong. Formaldehyde...
What You Should Know About Chlorinated Fluorocarbons
Home is supposed to be a safe haven. But if your home contains dangerous and...
PVC: Another Problematic Plastic
At the turn of the century, everybody was up in arms about the hazards of...