Hey there,

I know I pop into your inbox with bad news a lot (sorry), but today I have something very hopeful to share.

A new paper came out a couple of weeks ago suggesting that getting rid of endocrine disrupting chemicals in personal care products can make a real (and fast!) difference in reducing breast cancer risk.

This study looked at phthalates and parabens, two well-studied endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). While most of the research in this area uses animal models, this study looked at what would happen if actual humans gave up EDC-containing personal care products for 28 days. They collected blood, urine, and breast tissue cells from cancer-free women to look at their cancer-related gene expression.

The result? They found that the expression of 73% of known cancer-associated genes shifted to a 'normal' profile after the 28-day intervention.

What this suggests is that switching to EDC-free personal care products may not only make a big difference in reducing breast cancer risk, but it may do so pretty quickly!

So even if you've spent your life so far using 'conventional' personal care products, it's definitely never too late to make the switch.

I hope this can bring you a little bit of renewed motivation and inspiration for your low-tox journey. 💕 

💛 Abbie

P.S. On an unrelated note, there is a new section of the website where you can find all of our spring and summer guides in one place. You'll find guides to low-tox swimwear, what to look for in kiddie pools, non-toxic sandbox sand, and more. ⛱️

Get rid of weeds manually.

One way to reduce the use of herbicides around your home is just by putting on some gloves and pulling weeds manually. (Just make sure you know how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac first!)

If you end up needing some more help though, you can check out our guides to non-toxic weed killers. We have one for pre-made products and one for DIY ideas.

More good news for you: In updating our non-toxic outdoor furniture guide, I discovered that Burrow recently launched a collection of outdoor furniture that is PFAS-FREE!

When that guide was first published last year, there were very few good options for outdoor furniture. Basically everything is treated with PFAS because that's how manufacturers make it "weather-resistant."

But things are changing!

Burrow's collection is made with C0, which is a vegetable-based, PFAS-free durable water resistant solution.

Plus, their furniture actually looks nice, is priced comparable to other outdoor furniture brands, and it's very functional, too. (Their modular sets can be rearranged to make different sized sofas, chairs, etc.)

And the cushions are porous so they can drain faster, preventing mold growth.

They're having a sale right now where you can get 15% off their outdoor collection. Or if you want to check out other options for outdoor furniture, check out this guide.

👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿 YAY! Vermont just passed a bill banning PFAS, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals in consumer products like menstrual supplies, artificial turf, and textiles.

🤞 Oh, and apparently a lot of brands support the E.U. banning PFAS too.

🧻 “Toilet paper should be considered as a potentially major source of PFAS entering wastewater treatment systems,” say the authors of a new study.

🧾 Another new study finds bisphenols (BPA, BPS, etc.) in 80% of receipt paper. This is down from 93% in 2017. (Can we speed this up please?)

🇲🇽 Mexico has been slowly implementing bans on imported glyphosate and GM feed corn and the US is not happy about it.

Here are some ways to snag some Earth Month deals on a few of our favorite non-toxic brands:

• Masaya & Co (natural & sustainable hardwood furniture): BoGo 40% off with code HelloSpring. (Extended; not sure when the end date is.)
• Burrow (indoor & outdoor furniture): Save across categories, like 15% off outdoor, 20% off tables, 40% off rugs, and more. Until April 9.
• AirDoctor/AquaTru (air/water filters): Various promotions to get anywhere from $99 to $300 off. See websites for details. Spring Sale-on-Sale Until April 25.
• Avocado (mattresses, bedding, furniture): Earth Month Sale, save up to $880 on mattresses with code EARTH.
• Force of Nature (all-purpose spray/disinfectant): 40% off bundles with code EARTHSAVE40. $50 off Glass Bottle Bundle with code EARTHSAVE50. Until April 30.
• Earth Weave (rugs): 10% off. Through April.
• ezpz (silicone tableware for kids): 20% off sitewide with code EASTER2023. Until April 9.
• Pique (tea & supplements): 15% off + free shipping for life (plus get a complimentary starter kit) when you sign up for the Radiant Skin Duo Subscription. (No code needed.)

👯 Student challenges the wrong teacher to a dance battle.

🐆 The first cheetah cubs were born in India since they were declared extinct 70 years ago.

🐑 Google Sheep View.

"We can choose to be hopeful, try and possibly fail, or not be hopeful, give up and fail."
- David Hogg

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