I never thought about dinnerware being toxic until I became aware of the fact that lead was used in glazes on most dinnerware made before 1992, when the FDA instituted its current lead guidelines for food-safe ceramics. I freaked out because I was using pretty vintage Italian bowls, which at this point I don’t even want … Read more
I switched to buying whole bean coffee to have more control over my brew and enjoy higher quality beans that aren’t stale from oxidation. But I was still using a low quality coffee grinder that might be leaching harmful plastic chemicals into my grind– defeating the purpose. What I wanted was a coffee grinder where … Read more
Love the AeroPress but worried about plastic exposure? You’re not being overly paranoid, there is ample evidence of plastic giving off harmful chemicals, particularly when heated. Unfortunately, the AeroPress is exclusively made from plastic. You cannot find a glass or stainless steel AeroPress, even from a knock-off brand. This is because the glass is too … Read more
Electric kettles are an extremely convienent small appliance in your kitchen, and likely are a part of your daily caffeine fix. Unfortunately, most electric kettles are made out of plastic. We now are aware of the detrimental effects of plastic on your body and the environment. Exposure over time has been connected to birth defects, … Read more
Looking for a new plastic free coffee maker? This is a complete overview on the best plastic free coffee makers for every brew style. By now the harmful effects of plastic on your body and the environment are widely known. Plastic is not biodegradable which means it stays in our environment forever, and breaks down … Read more
No, the Brita filter cannot remove fluoride from water. This isn’t a limitation of Brita filters in particular though, the vast majority of filters cannot effectively remove fluoride. While sodium chloride (the kind of fluoride added to tap water for dental hygiene) is a large molecule, it is also soluble which means that when mixed … Read more
Even the cleanest tap water comes loaded with millions of microplastics particles that can interrupt hormones and wreak havoc on your health. Determining how to filter microplastics from water in your home is essential to your family’s health. Unfortunately many common water filters from the store or in your fridge are not rated for filtering … Read more
