I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.
in a plastic tea bag. Much of the early science on how plastics impact human health is inconclusive right now, but for me,"inconclusive" just means we're at the start of a very long research journey. And it doesn't mean that I, on a personal level, am not going to be proactive now in trying to limit my and my loved ones' exposure. Robust research takes time, but if we wait until we know the full extent of the risks, it is likely to be too late for a generation or more.
Like most young moms, I worry about anything that my daughter comes into contact with and about setting her up for the best possible start.
Another plastic-ridden nonnegotiable for me was wipes. Most commercial wipes are sold in dreadful plastic packaging, and in order to make the wipes more resilient, they have plastic as part of the fiber weave. Plus, they're not commonly disposable in anything other than the landfill — whereof them end up every year.
I buy paper towels that are wrapped in paper and sustainably forested, and I make up a solution of almond oil and baby-safe Dr. Bronner's soap and use that to make wet wipes, which we store in a reusable plastic diaper dispenser. I wasn't sure how much work it was going to be and whether I was going to be able to maintain it, but we're still going strong.
For baby bottles, I use glass bottles with a natural silicone teat. Because the bottle is going to have heat applied to it, and from what we know about how plastics can
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Which US restaurants serve Coke or PepsiInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Leer más »
Arizona throws out lawsuit to block Biden's student-debt cancellationInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Leer más »
Google CEO says big cut in executive bonuses coming after layoffsIn a tense townhall meeting with employees, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says executives will take a 'very significant reduction' in bonuses after pandemic hiring binge leads to 12,000 layoffs
Leer más »
Elon Musk: 420 has 'karma,' but unsure if 'good or bad'Insider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Leer más »
Volkswagen cruise control accelerates owner's car without warning: reportVolkswagen's adaptive cruise control system attempted to accelerate one owner's car to 100 miles-per-hour in a 30 zone, report says
Leer más »
Google employees ask for 'psychological safety' after layoffsStunned Google staff want 'psychological safety' after layoffs. 'How are we supposed to ever feel safe again?' one employee asks in a tense all-hands meeting.
Leer más »