Plastic is everywhere!! It's likely you already know you need to reduce it and you've heard of companies pledging to go plastic free in the near future. But what about the plastics is so dangerous? Turns out, a lot of things! And it's not just you to worry about. Plastic is really bad for the environment as well.
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Toxins don't just affect humans. We continually hear all of the bad ways that toxins affect us, from increasing our risk of cancer to reproductive harm to skin issues. But, they also have some pretty significant effects on the environment as well. Although research is still ongoing regarding how toxins affect the environment, there are some pretty extensive studies out there already talking about plants and animals and how they are negatively impacted by toxins in the everyday products we use. I'll break it down into a few of the more common toxins.
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f you're lucky enough to have a dishwasher, you're familiar with the genius appliance that gives you sparkly clean dishes and glasses. But, that shine can come at a cost since most detergents and powders are made with toxic ingredients. In 2016, approximately 18,000 instances of dishwasher detergent cases were reported to poison control centers in the United States. Most of these cases were involving toddlers ingesting the powders or pods. Don't eat any pods, friends!!
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Alright guys.. Self tanner and I have NEVER had a good relationship. I started experimenting with self tanner when I was in high school. I loved how tan I was in the summer, and wanted the same color in the winter but I had heard of the dangers of using tanning beds. What better product to have than a quick and easy way to get a fake bake?? I thought it was genius!
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