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80,000 synthetic chemicals… UNACCEPTABLE!

Healthy Living

“There is no safe level of pesticides, only those with an acceptable level of risk”. – The EPA

January 3, 2012

I’m disgusted. I’ve been disgusted for some time now with what has transpired with corporations and our government agencies. And every time I hear more, see more, learn more, my disgust just keeps getting worse and worse.

So…did you know? There is currently NO toxicity information available for over 75% of the 80,000 chemicals that appear in our everyday products. From the food we eat to nearly everything we use on a daily basis (including water), these toxins are in everything. Best part…we have not one bit of evidence proving their safety.

Kids1.jpgAfter watching the trailer for “Acceptable Levels?” (a new documentary in the making), I remembered…all the plastic teething rings I encouraged my kids to chew on. All the make-up I would slather on my face. Every mousse, gel and hair crème I would work into my curls. All the times of using harsh chemicals to clean the house. The carpet deodorizer I would sprinkle on the rug that my babies sat on. The fabric softener sheets and the overly pungent clothing detergent used load after load. I had no idea (at the time).

The silver lining…I do know now and I will never make those mistakes again. We need to educate ourselves, ignorance isn’t bliss. The agencies that are supposed to “protect us” ARE NOT doing their jobs. The corporations and chemical companies are running a muck and WE are keeping them in business.

What can you do? Vote with your dollar. Demand CHANGE. Support good business and practice. Boycott that which serves no purpose and may potentially harm. The old saying goes…”hit em’ where it hurts – in their pocket”. Buy products that are safe from businesses whose objective is to produce safe products.  So here’s a good business to support…Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps…for all you personal and cleaning care needs. From body wash to laundry detergent (everywhere except the dishwasher)…Dr. Bronner works like a charm.

Note…the film “Acceptable Levels?” is due to release this spring. Like them, on FB so you can stay up to date.

Tagged: Acceptable Levels?, Chemicals, Demand CHANGE, Dr. Bronner's, Vote with Your Dollar

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  1. Richard A. Ross says

    January 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this vital information. We are literally inundated with toxic substances and don’t even know it. Keep up the great work of trying to inform people to avoid many of these poisons enroute to becoming healthier.

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    • Danielle says

      January 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you for reading! It’s amazing what is and has been happening right under our noses. We’ll keep plugging away 🙂

      Reply
  2. lm says

    January 10, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I hang my “moussed” head in shame. :0

    Reply

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