DIY Nontoxic Garden Pesticide: Oranges

Oranges–or more specifically, orange peels–are a great nontoxic, DIY tool for deterring pests in your garden.

New Home and Remodel Consumers Beware: Scientists Discover 55 Chemicals of Concern in US Homes

Warning to New Home Buyers and Remodeling Consumers: A new scientific study has uncovered a whopping 55 toxic chemicals inside U.S. homes.

Ultra-Processed Food Additives Increase Risk for Second Heart Attack, Stroke

A new study has found that eating ultra-processed foods can increase the likelihood of a subsequent, more likely fatal heart attack–or stroke–in individuals who have already suffered an initial heart attack.

Dangerous Chemicals Uncovered in Common Herbs, Spices: Consumer Reports Lab Investigation

A new investigative study conducted by Consumer Reports has uncovered potentially dangerous chemicals in commonly used herbs and spices.

Solutions: DIY Non-Toxic Weedkillers

Weeds are a reality for many property owners. Also a reality: Commercial weedkillers contain toxic chemicals many people want to avoid. The solution? Use effective, nontoxic, DIY weedkillers. Here are some tried-and-true options.

How Do You Know? Identifying Unprocessed, Minimally Processed, Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

How to identify ultra-processed foods, processed foods, minimally processed foods and unprocessed foods using the NOVA four classifications of food system.

Solutions: DIY Natural, Nontoxic Food Coloring

Skip the chemicals of concern in synthetic food dyes and make your own nontoxic food coloring using these natural ingredients.

Pesticides in Produce Report: 2021

The 2021 report on the produce with the highest amounts of toxic pesticides is out. See the list along with our recipes for effective, low-cost DIY pesticide removers.