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Sick Building Syndrome: How One Mom Empowered Herself

Jan 24, 2019

Podcast intro by Sophia Ruan Gushée Sick building syndrome (SBS), or sick house syndrome, consist of various nonspecific symptoms that occupants of...

Buy a Nontoxic Couch

Jun 06, 2018

by editorial team Do you snuggle with your kids on the couch and read a book? How about sitting down to watch t.v. for a bit before bedtime? Or, even better, if you...

You Can Buy Furniture Without Flame Retardants

Mar 24, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Did you know that a doctor’s note is needed in order to buy a mattress without flame retardants? It’s...

Why Does New Furniture Smell?

Mar 21, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée If you want to reduce toxic chemicals in your home, evaluate your furniture. Originally, furniture...

PBDE Flame Retardants Are Still Around

Mar 13, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée PBDE flame retardants were phased out in 2004 and 2010, yet these chemicals are still around. Scientific studies...

Tips for a Nontoxic Dining Table and Chairs

Mar 13, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée We use our kitchen dining table daily to gather for a quick breakfast, family meals, and (let’s be honest) to...

Formaldehyde in Furniture

Mar 12, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée When buying furniture the first consideration is usually about the look and feel of the furniture. Not about how it...

Can Furniture Off-gassing Make You Light Headed and Give You Brain ...

Mar 05, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Did you recently buy new furniture, such as a bed frame, couch, desk or shelving unit? Do you feel tired,...

Is your furniture burdening your nervous system?

Feb 19, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Neurotoxicity sounds like a big complex word, doesn’t it? But if you break it down it’s pretty simple to...

Consider Phthalates in Furniture

Feb 05, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Did you know there are phthalates in furniture? “More than 470 million pounds of phthalates are produced or...

Choosing Nontoxic Wood Furniture

Jan 02, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Wood furniture—such as couches, chairs, bed frames, box springs, tables and many more products—can be...

Safer Textile Materials to Detox Your Home

Nov 30, 2017

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Materials, or textiles, are everywhere. They cover (ha! pun intended) or comprise: furniture: mattresses, couches,...

Furniture for Kids that are conscious of both the planet and our homes

Mar 21, 2017

Below is a list from of cute, low-toxic, eco-friendly furniture and design elements for the children's rooms! Below are a few more eco-chic products. ...

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Sick Building Syndrome: How One Mom Empowered Herself

Jan 24, 2019

Buy a Nontoxic Couch

Jun 06, 2018

You Can Buy Furniture Without Flame Retardants

Mar 24, 2018

Why Does New Furniture Smell?

Mar 21, 2018

PBDE Flame Retardants Are Still Around

Mar 13, 2018

Tips for a Nontoxic Dining Table and Chairs

Mar 13, 2018

Formaldehyde in Furniture

Mar 12, 2018

Can Furniture Off-gassing Make You Light Headed and Give You Brain ...

Mar 05, 2018

Is your furniture burdening your nervous system?

Feb 19, 2018

Consider Phthalates in Furniture

Feb 05, 2018

Choosing Nontoxic Wood Furniture

Jan 02, 2018

Safer Textile Materials to Detox Your Home

Nov 30, 2017

Furniture for Kids that are conscious of both the planet and our homes

Mar 21, 2017

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