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Is bamboo safe to use? Why we recommend it over some materials, and why other alternatives might be better choices.

Golf courses may look like healthy green spaces, but maintaining them can involve pesticides that affect the nervous system, hormones, and other parts of the body. New research has linked living near golf courses with higher odds of Parkinson’s disease, raising questions about pesticide exposure through air, soil, and water and what golfers, workers, and nearby residents can do to reduce it.

Plastic straw pollution and health effects are reason enough not to use them for drinks. However, paper straws can leach PFAS into your beverages. So, what's the best materials for straws? Food-grade silicone and stainless steel are the safest materials for drinking with a straw. We have easy tips for using these safe straw options during your daily routine...even if you decide to hit the drive-thru! 

Is new car smell toxic? The aroma of a new car smells like achievement and luxury for many. However, you're inhaling chemicals like toluene, benzene, formaldehyde, and even PFAS. Breathe in relief and lower car payments by purchasing a car at least two years old to reduce offgassing. Learn more about the chemicals that cause new car scent!

Looking to create a non-toxic Halloween? Reimagine old costumes, pass out healthy snacks, buy low-tox costume makeup, and more. Check out these tips for low tox Halloween costumes and treats.

What is VOCs and why is it harmful? Discover the hidden dangers lurking in your everyday products, from paint to cleaning supplies. Learn how these volatile organic compounds can impact your health and the environment in ways you never imagined. Find out simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure and create a safer living space for you and your loved ones.

Artificial grass could contain a cocktail of chemicals including microplastics, PFAS, phthalates, and more. The sun's heat increases the risk of absorbing these chemicals. Children, pregnant women, and athletes are particularly prone to harmful chemical exposures. Here's what to do!

Which country bans the most chemicals? Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland are known for having some of the most strict chemical regulations. Where does America fall? Pretty far behind...Read on to learn more!

You spend a lot of hours in the classroom. Breathe clean air by using non-toxic school supplies and cleaners.

Need to filter wildfire smoke in your home? Invest in an air purifier with HEPA filters, update your HVAC system with MERV 13 filters, or build a DIY air purfier at home. Here's how!

Have you heard of forever chemicals? What are PFAS and why should you avoid them as much as possible? Learn what has PFAS in it and how to minimize your exposure to these harmful human-made chemicals.

Practice sun safety without inhaling toxic chemicals, like benzene, oxybenzone, and parabens. Glisten in some fun in the sun with the support of non-aerosol sunscreen. Here are 6 reasons why sunscreen spray is not recommended by Million Marker.