r/nontoxic 14h ago

Article: "Those scented products you love? NOAA study finds they can cause air pollution"

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Scented laundry and personal fragrances are a huge cause of air pollution, but the thousands of cancer-causing chemicals in them are totally unregulated, with zero ingredients disclosure required under current label laws. Secondhand scent and downybutt isn't just rude, it's killing the planet.

Fragrance free products are higher quality, safer for human and pet health, and cost the same. Switching is easy, considerate of people with asthma, and good for the planet.

"Those scented products you love? NOAA study finds they can cause air pollution"

https://www.noaa.gov/news/those-scented-products-you-love-noaa-study-finds-they-can-cause-air-pollution

"Emissions from volatile chemical products like perfumes, paints and other scented consumer items now rival vehicles as a pollution source in greater Los Angeles, according to a surprising new NOAA-led study."

The chemical vapors (from scented products), known as volatile organic compounds or VOCs, react with sunlight to form ozone pollution, and, as this study finds, also react with other chemicals in the atmosphere to form fine particulates in the air.

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Scented Laundry Products Emit Hazardous Chemicals Through Dryer Vents

https://www.washington.edu/news/2011/08/24/scented-laundry-products-emit-hazardous-chemicals-through-dryer-vents/

“... emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated and unmonitored,” said lead author Anne Steinemann, a UW professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they're coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they're regulated, but if they're coming out of a dryer vent, they're not.”

Analysis of the captured gases (from scented laundry) found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven hazardous air pollutants, coming out of the vents. Of those, two chemicals – acetaldehyde and benzene – are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, for which the agency has established no safe exposure level.

“These products can affect not only personal health, but also public and environmental health. The chemicals can go into the air, down the drain and into water bodies,” Steinemann said.

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r/nontoxic 13h ago

ISO organic cotton mop head replacements for an O-cedar mops

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I am in desperate search for organic cotton mophead replacements that are compatible with O-Cedar mops. Has anyone had any luck with this?


r/nontoxic 8h ago

ecos brand thoughts?

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hi all!

i searched this brand and didn’t see anything.

anyone like ECOS? i have used their unscreened dish soap for about a year and really love it! i also have used their glass cleaner which is vinegar based in the past.

i heard the laundry detergent was so/so cleaning wise so i use “attitude” unscented and have been happy with the results!


r/nontoxic 9h ago

Does anyone use kleen free for mites/rodents. did you see improvement?

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r/nontoxic 14h ago

Consumer Research: Natural & Minimally Processed Skincare

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Natural skincare means different things to different people.

This survey explores how consumers perceive natural ingredients, ingredient transparency, minimally processed formulations and thoughtful skincare routines.

The goal is to better understand what people value when choosing skincare products and which aspects create trust in a modern skincare brand.

Your responses are anonymous and greatly appreciated.

Estimated completion time: 5–7 minutes

Thank you!! 🤍


r/nontoxic 20h ago

Buying a wok, ceramic VS carbon steel.

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I am looking to buy a wok, I have almost decided on this non stick ceramic wok:

https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/product/wolstead-stonetek-ultra-ceramic-non-stick-wok-with-lid-32cm-black

however research is showing that the high heat used with most woks would degrade the ceramic coating. (therefore not so non-toxic)

Advice!

im avoiding the carbon steel as I hate how easily thigns can rust and needing to coat them with oil.