Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Not an Obvious Answer

At first glance, artificial trees seem to make more sense as a long-term solution when considering cost, ease of use and the reusability factor.   Artificial trees actually have some eye appeal these days, as compared to the days when they were manufactured by a toilet brush company. Cutting down a living tree seems like a [...]

The Disappearing Male

Wow.  I’ve been immersed in the world of environmental toxin hazards for years, but The Disappearing Male documentary was shocking.  It has a Doomsday feel to be sure, but the dramatic increases in genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer in males can no longer be ignored. We’re just beginning to see [...]

Which Tiny Love Baby Products are BPA and PVC Free?

All Tiny Love products are BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free! I don’t think I’ve ever been so surprised by a toy manufacturer.  Their Quality Assurance Director went on to shock me even further by confirming that they use only cloth free of flame retardants as well! Tiny Love products also undergo rigorous safety testing for comtaminants [...]

Industrial Pollution Begins in the Womb: Ken Cook of EWG

Enviroblog shared a stunning video today in their article Please Don’t Disrupt My Endocrines.  It’s an eye-opening look at the umbilical cord blood study, Body Burden, completed by the Environmental Working Group.  The Kid-Safe Chemical Act is a direct result of the study – and you’ll understand why the Act is necessary after you watch [...]