Opt for alcohol-based gels.
Low- or no-VOC paints from brands such as Benjamin Moore have a similar texture but less toxicity.
Eliminate It: Room Fresheners
“Essentially, they’re air pollution,” Dadd argues.
Whether the food is organic doesn’t matter, USDA tests show.
Dr. Solomon adds, “There is a role for strong cleaning agents if used with care.”
Regulate It: Plasticware
Memorize the numbers 3, 6 and 7.
These recycling codes mean plastic may have BPA, Dr. Landrigan says.
Instead, store food in glass or plastic with codes 4, 5 and 12.
But no plastic is “microwave safe.”
The claim means a container won’t melt, not that chemicals won’t seep into your dinner.
The laundry room is a good place to cut back.
Nor is it tied to multiple sclerosis or lupus.
(But remember, most soda cans do contain BPA.)
Tolerate It: Fluoride Toothpaste
The debate over water fluoridation shouldn’t have you questioning your Crest.
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