Grocery Ahold Delhaize just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from their own branded products in food packaging and beauty products in their stores by 2020. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Grocer Ahold Delhaize has taken …
Home Depot Phasing Out Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Carpets & Rugs
Home Depot just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from all carpeting & rugs purchased in their stores by end of 2019. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Home Depot has taken this vow to protect its consumers. You've …
Why the Supplements You Bought Online May Have a “Prop. 65 Warning”
The other day, a friend of mine ordered some supplements in the mail from Amazon and they came with a California "Prop. 65 Warning" telling her ingredients inside may cause cancer. She's not even from California, so she had lots of questions about what was inside the bottle that was linked to cancer. The truth is most people have the same fears …
Thrive Market Creates Glyphosate Free Aisles So You Can Give Monsanto The Finger
What crunchy green mom doesn't love to give Monsanto the finger? So Thrive Market, an online retail store dedicated to non-toxic products and non-GMO food, has created the first "glyphosate free" aisle so you can shop and give Monsanto the finger at the same time. You've trusted Mamavation on topics like best salad dressings, best hummus, and …
Hand Sanitizer Investigation–Safe & Best Brands For Children
If you live in the modern world, you've run across an array of hand sanitizers, which are used to kill the germs on your hands. But as we learn more about bacteria, it's apparent that some brands of hand sanitizers may be doing more harm than good. Which ones are they? We're happy to tell you. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other topics …
10 Real Eco-Friendly Back-To-School Tips With No Greenwashing
Back to School is here and children are excited or defeated depending on which grade they are in. And that leaves parents scrambling to purchase supplies from big box stores in a mad dash. But if you'd like some tips on how to make their time at school safer, less toxic, and kinder to the environment, stick around. You've trusted Mamavation to …
It’s Settled. Probiotics Work & Here’s 70+ Brands Ranked on Quality & Science
Probiotics are a $50 billion dollar industry. And that's for good reason. Since 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been studying bacteria and it impacts on our health, isolating over 2,000 strains of human bacteria and studying them. Those findings have fundamentally changed our understanding of how the body works. But which …
Toxic Deodorant Chemicals–What Brands to Avoid & Best Brands Available
Deodorant is something you want to do once and forget about. It better work. And hopefully, it doesn't have ingredients linked to cancer. The deodorant industry has come a long way and the number of green beauty options is vast compared to just a couple of years ago. Whether you want conventional, middle of the road, or non-toxic deodorant, there's …
Bread, Tortillas, Wraps & Bagels–Bakery Brands Ingredient Investigation
Bread, tortillas, wraps & bagels are a family staple for school lunches, summer picnics, barbecues, and warm weather meals. With so many options, there are limitless possibilities of meals that can be made. Although these products can fill up your family’s hungry bellies, they can also be full of unhealthy additives and chemicals that you may …
Mom Threatened Arrest at Norwegian Air After Complaining About Lost Luggage
International travel is getting increasingly dangerous for Americans and here is one of the reasons why. As an American, I have a bubble around me that others see. They don't always see me. And what does that bubble look like? Trump. Regardless of where you go and what you believe, this is becoming a problem for Americans …
After Reading This Coffee Investigation, You’ll Never Drink This Type Again!
When asked most people would describe their coffee fairly simply: hot, black, sweet, creamy or expensive. Coffee has the most magical smell drawing you into a cup of creamy bitterness that gives you that morning shot of energy you needed to get out the door. And if you drink one cup, perhaps you drink 2-4 more cups throughout the day. There are …
Could Widespread Glyphosate Contamination Be Fueling New Pea Allergy?
A pea protein allergy is rising in the United States and some experts are saying it could be linked to the rise in glyphosate in pea protein in food. Disappointing organic lab reporting showing adulterated ingredients have shaken consumer confidence in organic standards, but the rabbit hole goes a little further. You've trusted Mamavation to cover …
