Toxic Nation | Pollution. It's In You.

Dryer sheets and fabric softeners are commonly used products that often escape the scrutiny of Canadians.

The truth is that both items can contain a number of chemicals that are hazardous to human health. According to an American health and wellness website Sixwise.com, some of the harmful ingredients found in dryer sheets and fabric softeners include:

Within the gentle comfort of a household carpet lurks some pretty ugly stuff. Wall-to-wall carpets collect dirt, absorb indoor air pollution and odours, are often made of non-recyclable, synthetic materials, are coated in harmful toxins, and are difficult to clean.

Have some downtime during this holiday season? Looking to learn more about harmful chemicals, health-related impacts, and how to lead a toxic-free lifestyle? Below are some great books to curl up with by the fire:

Parents everywhere are wondering, where do I find the perfect bisphenol A-free baby bottle?  The more media, the more consumer pressure, the more companies are making baby bottles from alternative forms of plastics (not polycarbonate). Check out some of the companies offering alternatives.