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Forever Chemicals—What Are They and How Do We Avoid Them?

Forever Chemicals—What Are They and How Do We Avoid Them? You’ve probably heard of “forever chemicals,” but you might not know precisely what they are and, more importantly, why we…

Chemicals Lurking in Bread

Did you know that bread requires only four ingredients — flour, yeast, water and salt? So it’s mind boggling that almost all breads sold at grocery stores contain a number of additives … which…

Fredrika Syren
Plant-Based, Vegan, Recipes - Bread
Oct, 31, 2022
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The 5 Most Polluted Foods to Buy Organic

Let’s face it — food is expensive, especially during a pandemic. I know that as much as anyone because I feed a family of five, 5 meals a day (breakfast, snack, lunch, another snack…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kitchen
Jan, 09, 2022
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How to Reduce Chemicals from Your Life

Unfortunately, many items at home, as well as products we buy, contain harmful chemicals. The problem is a lack of restrictions to prevent manufacturers from using chemicals in their products. It is impossible to…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Body Care
Sep, 28, 2021
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The Hefty Price of Plastic

By Fredrica Syren:
Until now, research on the impact of plastic on our health has focused solely on specific parts of the plastic lifecycle, often on single products, processes, or exposure pathways. Now a new…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Mar, 20, 2019
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Pediatricians Warn Against Chemicals in Plastic Containers

By Fredrica Syren:

The American Academy of Pediatrics is fighting for stronger federal food safety requirements that will warn families about the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals from microwaving and from cleaning plastic containers…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kids
Mar, 07, 2019
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What Are BPAs and How Can They Be Avoided?

Fredrica Syren:

As you may have read this month, I have joined the Plastic-Free July Challenge. One very good reason for avoiding plastic is that it is chemical laden. Most of us have heard of…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Jul, 21, 2017
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