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Scrub, sanitize and streamline your space just in time for the new season

You’ve probably seen claims that chemical sunscreens are harmful—but what’s the real story behind those warnings? With buzz on social media and litigation around ingredients like oxybenzone, many wonder if they should switch. The latest science offers clarity: chemical filters are absorbed into the bloodstream—but current evidence doesn’t show this…

Are you making some common mistakes?

These cloths are more sustainable, but they aren't invincible

Holloman Lake was a haven for wildlife and seemed an ideal campsite. But strange foam around the shoreline turned out to be more than just an oddity – and reveals the alarming way forever chemicals move through ecosystems

This plastic-based tool is not as bad as you may think

“It’s widespread.”

Eliminate harsh chemicals and corrosives with this simple swap

Who knew a simple preservative could wreak so much havoc on our health?

Say goodbye to poor sanitation and musty odors with a Swedish dishcloth

Squashing these pests will only make things worse