Many expecting mothers and fathers are concerned about the baby safety of household cleaning products. Even if your parents used bleach and ammonia, using them in your newborn’s home can be frightening. They’re frightening because many commonly used American cleaning product ingredients contain toxins. We explored specific chemicals you should avoid when pregnant, and the …
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We love a good cup of tea at OneDey. Tea can be a boon for your health, the endless flavors ensure you never tire of the taste, and the cute tea sets keep us coming back for more. If you’re a fellow tea fan, how do you make sure you have eco friendly tea? We …
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When we learned how active wear is made, it got us thinking about the environmental impact of the other exercise equipment we use. Specifically, what’s in a yoga mat? How can we make sure we’re using the best eco friendly yoga mats for the planet? What are Yoga Mats Made of? The standard yoga mat …
A couple of years ago, I made the switch to a “green” dry cleaners, but never questioned the name. Yes, I was paying a premium, but I could justify the price to ensure a lower on the earth. As it turns out, some green dry cleaners aren’t all that green. Dry cleaning has been around …
Last updated February 2, 2022 Many of us are taking advantage of the opportunity to wear lounge and active wear while working from home. As a result, sales of luxury stay at home workout gear has surged. While lounging around in our own leggings, we started wondering… how eco friendly is active wear? Unfortunately, the …
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Women’s History Month is a great time to take stock of what we’re supporting with our dollars. A quick look in your closet, cosmetics drawer, or pantry will confirm what a lot of us fear – most of the businesses from which we buy, eco-conscious or otherwise, are not owned or led by women. But …
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We know that single-use plastic bags are to be avoided when at all possible. But they’re so convenient. Enter silicone bags. You may have seen silicone food bags making waves, even being featured in photos on social media because of their beautiful rainbow, semi-translucent colors. But is silicone really better than plastic? Is it as …
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The environmental movement has a troubled past. The historical defenders of nature in this country, such as Madison Grant and Henry Fairfield Osborn, espoused conservation at the same time they espoused white supremacy. Early conservationists such as John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt said and wrote horrible things about Black and brown people. It’s a shame, since Black and brown communities often suffer …
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Last updated June 2, 2021 Organic cotton has been increasing in popularity, and hemp is starting to make fashion industry waves as well, but have you heard of Tencel fabric? Neither had we, until we reconnected with Emily Phillips. Though Phillips began her fashion industry career at Seventeen Magazine, family life brought her to Nashville. …
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When we talk about sustainability we often think about products, farming and lifestyle but my focus is sustainable health. In this blog, I’ll introduce the Six Phase Homotoxicology Table and its relationship to sustainable health. What is sustainable health, and where can it be found? Health is relative, and not merely the absence of disease. …
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Last updated: June 6, 2021 Cindee Black and Jordan Berry started Black and Berry Living because of Cindee’s rare, childhood auto-immune disease. The disease caused her to have reactions to household products severe enough to result in numerous hospital stays. Determined to overcome this challenge, Jordan and Cindee began creating safe, organic cleaners which they …
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Everyone’s got New Year’s resolutions, and this year our lists may be longer than before. The most common list-makers are getting more exercise, personal finance improvements, or a new hobby. But what about sustainability? For those aiming to tread gently on our planet this year, getting started may seem overwhelming. Goals, including green ones, are …
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