Healthful Cleaning
Cleaning protects our health in our homes, schools and workplaces. But have you ever considered that the products you’re using now might be doing more than simply cleaning? Are they safe to inhale or come in contact with your skin? Household and cleaning products—including soaps, polishes and grooming supplies—often contain harmful ingredients we call toxins.
The Dirty Dozen
These are 12 toxic ingredients you should avoid that are commonly found in cleaners and personal care products.
By clicking on the flashing dots in the images below, you'll learn more about these toxins, the products they're found in, how they're used in many mainstream products, and their suspected impacts on bodies and the environment.
The first step to avoiding harmful toxins is to become aware of where they are commonly found! Continue to click for more information.
Why are toxins harmful?
Synthetic toxins can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, or ingestion. Even infants are at risk of exposure through breast milk and while in the womb.
- Each and every second 310 kg of toxic chemicals are released into our air, land and water by industrial facilities around the world.
- This amounts to approximately 10 million tonnes (over 21 billion pounds) of toxic chemicals released into our environment by industries each year.
- Of these, over 2 million tonnes (over 4.5 billion pounds) per year are recognized carcinogens. This amounts to about 65 kg each second.
- These toxins will persist in the environment for decades, even centuries.
- Only a small percentage of chemicals have been tested for their safety and toxicity and more studies are needed.
Now that you’re aware of these issues, the next step is to make small and simple changes to eliminate toxins from your home.
Take Action: Healthy home
Transitioning to a healthy, plant-based home is a lifestyle journey, and you can make changes over time.
Start by replacing the products you use most frequently. This may be your household cleaner or your hand soap.
Focus on replacing products used on those who are most susceptible to them. Children and family members with compromised immune systems can be more prone to the harmful effects of harsh chemicals.
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