Tips for healthier living
Minimizing hazardous chemicals in your daily environment can help reduce your risk of breast cancer and other diseases. Silent Spring's tips for healthier living draw from more than 25 years of research on people's everyday chemical exposures.
Detox Me® App
Our free mobile app walks you through simple, research-based tips on how to limit your exposures to toxic chemicals where you live, work, and play.
Because knowledge is not just power, but a prescription for prevention!
Key features:
- Track your progress and get reminders with a personalized guide.
- Scan barcodes on products to find relevant tips.
- Use the Buying Guides to decode product labels and find non-toxic alternatives.
- Share action-oriented tips with friends and family.
- Get the latest news on toxics with tips on how to protect yourself.
Detox Me™ for Web
You can also access Detox Me through your internet browser. Visit Detox Me for Web.
An evidence-based, action-oriented reference that takes a precautionary approach toward common sources of indoor air pollution and alternatives.
The New York Times, Wirecutter
Top Tips: How to Protect Yourself from Toxic Chemicals
Downloadable Tip Sheets and Information Cards
We invite you to download these resources and share them with your friends, family, and community.
General
🌿 Environmental Chemicals and Breast Cancer
💦 PFAS
🔥 Flame Retardants
🥡 PFAS in Fast Food Packaging
🥫 BPA and Phthalates in Your Diet
🏠 Tips for a Healthy Home
🧹 Detox Your Dorm
Drinking Water
💧 PFAS and Drinking Water
🌱 PFAS and Your Health
🍳 How to Reduce Your PFAS Exposure
🚰 Drinking Water Guidelines
🐟 Protecting Your Private Well
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