Kitchen
Food StorageWhat You Need To KnowProper food storage is essential to keep your food tasty and fresh without any unwanted chemicals Here are some tips to help maintain a healthy and safe diet for your loved ones!
What To Avoid
Plastic:Be cautious about using containers or wraps made with plastics as these can contain BPA or Phthalates. These chemicals can leach into food, especially when heated. Containers that are “BPA-Free” may still contain substitutes that are toxic.
Microwaving plastic:Never microwave plastic containers as these can contain chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA) or Phthalates, which can leach into your food when microwaved.
Safer Choices
Glass, ceramic, bamboo and stainless steel:Your best choice is to use food containers made of safer materials, including glass, ceramic, bamboo (make sure to check before using in microwave or freezer), or stainless steel (not recommended for microwave). A ceramic bowl with a plate on top is another easy way to avoid using plastic for food storage.
Wax, paper or silicone:Switch out plastic zip-top bags with wax, paper, or 100% Silicone reusable bags.
Plastic option:If you’re using plastic containers, look for the recycling codes on the bottom. Containers labeled with #1, #2, #4, and #5 are generally safer options than #3 (PVC), #6 (PS or polystyrene) or #7 (other).
Find Safer Products
Websites and Apps:
Clearya
Clearya is a free browser extension and app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe products.
Clearya is a free browser extension and app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe products.
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics - Nontoxic Black Beauty Project
They offer a list and database of non-toxic beauty products made and sold by Black-owned companies that are committed to toxic-free beauty and personal care products.
They offer a list and database of non-toxic beauty products made and sold by Black-owned companies that are committed to toxic-free beauty and personal care products.
Detox Me
This app allows you to scan barcodes on products to find relevant tips. They also offer a buying guide to decode product labels and find non-toxic alternatives.
This app allows you to scan barcodes on products to find relevant tips. They also offer a buying guide to decode product labels and find non-toxic alternatives.
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG has a "Skin Deep" database that rates personal care and beauty products based on their safety and toxicity levels. EWG also offers a Healthy Living app that allows you to scan barcodes and find safer products.
EWG has a "Skin Deep" database that rates personal care and beauty products based on their safety and toxicity levels. EWG also offers a Healthy Living app that allows you to scan barcodes and find safer products.
Think Dirty
This app and website allow you to scan or search for personal care products to see their ingredient safety ratings.
This app and website allow you to scan or search for personal care products to see their ingredient safety ratings.