Heavy Metals in Food Eco-Healthy FAQ
Heavy metals in food can be harmful to brain development and overall health. Learn how to reduce children’s exposure by choosing safer foods, water, and fish.
5 Steps for Implementing a New Eco-Healthy Policy
Eco-Healthy Child Care® promotes safer, greener child care by reducing toxic exposure through policies on air quality, cleaning, plastics, pests & more.
Safer Sunscreen Use Eco-Healthy FAQ
The sun’s UV radiation can burn skin and cause skin cancer. It is important to practice good sun safety for you and your children while outdoors and enjoying the weather.
Playground Surfaces Eco-Healthy FAQ
Playground surfaces vary in safety; some may contain toxins or allergens. Choose safer materials, follow guidelines, and ensure that kids wash hands after play.
Pet Allergens Eco-Healthy FAQ
Pets can benefit kids but may trigger allergies or transmit disease. Choose pets wisely, keep them clean, and reduce allergens with HEPA filters and hygiene.
Mercury Eco-Healthy FAQ
Mercury is a toxic metal that harms the brain, nerves, and organs. Avoid mercury products, eat low-mercury fish, and dispose of mercury items safely.
Extended Eco-Healthy FAQ: Fragrances
Fragrances in products can expose kids to harmful VOCs and chemicals. Choose fragrance-free items and avoid scented candles and incense.
Flooring and Carpeting Eco-Healthy FAQ
It is important to consider whether flooring materials contain/emit chemicals that are harmful to human health. Avoid materials with VOCs. Consider solid wood, bamboo, cork, or linoleum.
Crumb Rubber and Artificial Turf Eco-Healthy FAQ
Crumb rubber in artificial turf contains harmful chemicals. Exposure risks include skin contact, inhalation, and heat injuries—Learn how to choose safer surfaces for our kids to play on.
Wireless Radiation Eco-Healthy FAQ
Cell towers, cell phones, and WiFi all release radio frequency (RF) waves. High levels of RF waves can cause tissues to heat up, which has been linked to cancer. Learn how to reduce exposure.