What is a toxic substance?A toxic substance is a compound that is poisonous and does cause adverse health effects. Products that are used daily, such as household cleaning and laundry chemicals, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, gasoline products, alcohol, pesticides mixtures, fuel oil and cosmetics are also toxic. Any chemical is ... Read More
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January 3, 2020Toxic Goods
Water is fundamental to life, yet access to pure, uncontaminated drinking water is becoming increasingly difficult. Industrialization, agricultural practices, and human waste disposal have introduced a host of toxic substances into the water supply. Groundwater contamination, in particular, poses significant risks as it is a primary source of drinking water ... Read More
September 28, 2024Toxic Goods
In recent years, sea salt has gained popularity as a "natural" alternative to table salt, marketed as a healthier option due to its mineral content. However, beneath the allure of this natural product lies a growing body of evidence suggesting that sea salt may come with serious health risks. While ... Read More
September 28, 2024Toxic Goods
Wood mulch is widely used in landscaping for soil moisture retention, weed prevention, and aesthetic enhancement. However, many do not realize that wood mulch can contain a variety of toxic substances, including hazardous chemicals, fungal spores, and harmful particles. These substances pose significant risks to human health, especially when mulch ... Read More
September 28, 2024Toxic Goods
What You Need to Know
Wood pallets and other treated wood products, such as those used in construction or for wood pellets, can pose significant health hazards due to the chemicals applied to prevent pests, mold, and decay. These treatments release toxic chemicals into the air, causing a variety of symptoms ... Read More
September 28, 2024Toxic Goods
Introduction
In our quest for pristine living spaces, modern households often rely on an assortment of cleaning products, unaware that some harbor hidden health hazards. Many common household chemicals contain toxic ingredients that can have adverse effects on human health, especially when inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
This article delves deeper ... Read More
August 20, 2023Toxic Goods
Household chemicals can vary in their toxicity levels depending on their composition and intended use. It's important to handle all chemicals with care and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to ensure your safety.
Here are just a few out of hundreds of common household chemicals and their potential toxic ... Read More
May 26, 2023Toxic Goods
Dryer Vents - an overlooked source of a SEVERE environmental pollution
It’s easy to recognize when your neighbors are doing the laundry – just sniff the outdoor air for the scent of laundry products and it shocks and insults your senses. The dryer emissions are now classified as hazardous air pollutants ... Read More
January 3, 2020Toxic Goods
The hormonal theory of sexuality states that exposure to certain hormones plays a role in fetal sex differentiation thus such exposure influences the sexual orientation that emerges later in the adult. Prenatal hormones are seen as the primary determinant of adult sexual orientation.
Scientists have postulated a wide range of adverse ... Read More
January 2, 2020Toxic Goods
Your efforts in helping to control the production of air toxic products does matterAlmost every household has someone that has died from cancer. Collaborative efforts against toxic fumes from dangerous scented products can help to make a difference worldwide. By educating those that surround you, spreading the awareness of dangers ... Read More
January 2, 2020Toxic Goods