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CHEAT SHEET! FIND Endocrine disruptors in your home and REPLACE them with these items!
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items Endocrine disruptors are sneaky chemicals that mess with your body’s hormones, impacting things like energy, mood, fertility, and even kids’ development. They’re hidden in everyday items like plastic containers, canned food, cleaning products, and co...
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Kitchen & Food Storage
Personal Care & Hygiene
Cleaning products
Baby & Kids
Kitchen & Food Storage
Plastic food storage containers often contain endocrine disruptors like Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates. BPA: Common in hard plastics and the lining of some food cans. It can leach into food, especially when the container is heated. Phthalates: Thes...
Use glass containers to replace tupperware or other plastic food storage. This is a great buy. I've been able to replace all my plastic containers with these glass ones. Not only does my food taste fresher, it stores neatly in my fridge and cabinets.
24pc Glass Food Storage Containers
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No more plastic water bottles!! (in the voice of Mommy Dearest) We started using these stainless steel bottles not only does the water taste better, it keeps the water at a cooler temperature for longer.
STANLEY IceFlow Stainless Steel Tumbler
Replace your plastic baggies with these reusable silicone storage bags. I used them for my kid's school lunch and snacks. It's dishwasher safe, saves money and helps the environment! Talk about a bang for your buck!
20 Pack Reusable Food Storage Bags Set
Say NO to Seran Wrap and yes to this Eco- friendly beeswax lined food wrap. It's reusable, can you imagine how much money you can save with these!
10 Pack Organic Beeswax Food Wraps
Cast iron cookware can replace the non-stick pans that contain harmful chemicals like Teflon. These pots can last a lifetime with good care.
17-Piece Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Set
Organic 100% cotton dish towels can replace any microfiber (read: plastics) towels in your kitchen. I don't have a favorite here, any of these will do.
Organic Cotton Dish Towels
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These wooden utensils are also a great replacement to plastics.
10 Pcs Wooden Cooking Utensils Set - Teak
Replace plastic utensils, with stainless steel or wooden ones. This kit is a one stop shop to overhaul your utensils one time.
Home Hero 54 Pcs Stainless Steel Utensils
Personal Care & Hygiene
Swapping out your personal care products for natural, toxin-free options is a great way to protect your health. Many of these products contain hidden chemicals like parabens and phthalates that mess with your hormones. Choosing clean, organic alterna...
Ingrediants in alot of “name brand” deodorants contain parabens, aluminum, and synthetic fragrances that can interfere with your body's natural chemicals. Using deoderants with natural organic ingredients can help restore balance while keeping out th...
Schmidt's Vegan Deodorant Charcoal & Mg, 2ct
I bought this brand for my husband, and while he did not turn into a sasquatch, he did smell sooo good. :-)
Men's Natural Deodorant - 2 Pk - Dr. Squatch
100% cotton tampons, nuff said.
Cora Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Pads 36 Count
So so soft…
Whisper Organics 100% Organic Cotton Mattress Pad
Choose a body wash without synthetic fragrances, parabens, or phthalates.
Organic Body Wash
Cleaning products
Keeping your home clean shouldn’t come at the expense of your health. Many conventional cleaning products contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, chlorine, and synthetic fragrances that can disrupt hormones and affect your family’s wellbeing. Switching...
Replace your current dish soap with a plant-based, non-toxic version. Endocrine disruptors to avoid: Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), parabens, and artificial fragrances. How they disrupt: Parabens act like estrogen in the body, contributing to hormonal ...
Plant Based Dish Soap
Use these instead of dryer sheets, which often contain harmful chemicals. Endocrine disruptors to avoid: Synthetic fragrances, phthalates, and benzyl acetate. How they disrupt: Phthalates mimic estrogen and disrupt reproductive hormones, while synthe...
Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls - Natural Softener
Look for an all-purpose cleaner made from natural, non-toxic ingredients. Endocrine disruptors to avoid: Alkylphenols, triclosan, and synthetic fragrance blends. How they disrupt: These can interfere with estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones,...
Dr. Bronner's - Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner
These natural cleaners can replace many chemical-laden products. You can Even make your own by using 1 part Vinegar to 3 Parts water in a glass spray bottle. Endocrine disruptors to avoid: Ammonia, chlorine, and triclosan (often added for “antibacter...
Vinegar & Baking Soda Cleaning Set
Baby & Kids
Endocrine disruptors can have a much bigger impact on babies and kids because their bodies and hormone systems are still developing. Even small exposures can interfere with growth, brain development, and reproductive system formation.
Replace synthetic baby clothes with organic cotton. Chemicals like phthalates, perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), and synthetic dyes can mimic or block hormones. In babies, this can affect thyroid function, growth, and early sexual development. Why org...
Organic Cotton Baby Clothes
Plastic toys, especially brightly colored or soft plastic ones, which may contain BPA, phthalates, or lead-based paints. Risks of endocrine disruptors: BPA and phthalates can mimic estrogen, disrupting hormonal signaling. Early exposure has been link...
Sustainable Wooden Toys for Child Development
Choose glass or BPA-free plastic baby bottles
Bpa Free Baby Bottles
Traditional pacifiers and teethers are often made with BPA, phthalates, or PVC. Safe Swap: Choose silicone or wooden alternatives.
Teethers & Pacifiers
Fragrances in most common baby wipes can contain phthalates. Safe Swap: Use unscented, alcohol-free, and hypoallergenic wipes.
Organic Babay Wipes
May emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and contain BPA. Safe Swap: Look for solid wood cribs and organic mattresses.
Natural Wood Cribs
Often made with BPA and phthalates. Safe Swap: Choose wooden or BPA-free high chairs.
Wooden High Chair
Disposable diapers may contain phthalates and other chemicals. Safe Swap: Consider cloth diapers or biodegradable options.
Kanga Care Cloth Diapers for Newborns & Toddlers
Cheaper brands can contain phthalates, parabens, or synthetic fragrances. Safe Swap: Choose natural, organic, and unscented products.
Toddler & Baby Sunscreens | Clean, Safe SPF