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💛 Run by Abbie Davidson
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https://thefiltery.com/newsletter
Artificial turf is one of those topics that really gets under my skin. 🙈 There's so much about it that's unhealthy, and its benefits are often overstated. (Not surprisingly, it's a multi-billion dollar industry.)
I recently joined Deb on the "Why Did I Get Cancer?" podcast to talk all about it. 👉🎧
I recently joined Deb on the "Why Did I Get Cancer?" podcast to talk all about it. 👉🎧
Artificial Turf: Is It Toxic? – Why Did I Get Cancer?
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December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Artificial turf is one of those topics that really gets under my skin. 🙈 There's so much about it that's unhealthy, and its benefits are often overstated. (Not surprisingly, it's a multi-billion dollar industry.)
I recently joined Deb on the "Why Did I Get Cancer?" podcast to talk all about it. 👉🎧
I recently joined Deb on the "Why Did I Get Cancer?" podcast to talk all about it. 👉🎧
FYI: Last month, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) labeled the pesticide atrazine as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A). 😔
Atrazaine is the second most widely used herbicide in the United States (after glyphosate).
It’s banned in the EU and other countries.
Atrazaine is the second most widely used herbicide in the United States (after glyphosate).
It’s banned in the EU and other countries.
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
FYI: Last month, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) labeled the pesticide atrazine as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A). 😔
Atrazaine is the second most widely used herbicide in the United States (after glyphosate).
It’s banned in the EU and other countries.
Atrazaine is the second most widely used herbicide in the United States (after glyphosate).
It’s banned in the EU and other countries.
📫 You might be surprised by how much plastic is involved in holiday cards! Think: foil detail, plastic coatings, shimmer, adhesives. Here are some alternative ideas:
11 Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards You’ll Actually Want to Send
From digital e-cards to customized or plantable ones, I've rounded up a variety of eco-friendly Christmas cards to make your holiday a little more sustainable.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
📫 You might be surprised by how much plastic is involved in holiday cards! Think: foil detail, plastic coatings, shimmer, adhesives. Here are some alternative ideas:
🍫 If you still want the holiday sweet treats but would prefer less-sketchy ingredients & contaminants, this one is for you:
8+ Brands for Non-Toxic & Organic Christmas Candy 🍫
Want to ditch the artificial dyes & allergens? Here's the *sweetest* list of natural & organic Christmas candy (including allergy-friendly options).
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December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
🍫 If you still want the holiday sweet treats but would prefer less-sketchy ingredients & contaminants, this one is for you:
☃️ Who is trying to reduce plastic & waste this holiday season? Here are some DIY decor ideas! And you don't have to be super crafty for most of them...
11+ (Super Easy) Ideas for DIY Natural Christmas Decorations
Looking for easy, DIY, natural Christmas decorations this year? Here are some low-waste, plastic-free ideas for Christmas, Hanukkah, and more.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
☃️ Who is trying to reduce plastic & waste this holiday season? Here are some DIY decor ideas! And you don't have to be super crafty for most of them...
I have had a lot of fun putting together The Filtery’s clean, curated gift boxes this year! But The Filtery isn’t the only place to get gift boxes this season. If you want an edible gift basket, flowers, or something else, here are a bunch of options I've put together:
12+ Best Non-Toxic & Organic Gift Boxes & Baskets
Whether you're shopping for a loved one or looking for a corporate gift for your employees, there are actually a lot of organic gift baskets available!
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November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I have had a lot of fun putting together The Filtery’s clean, curated gift boxes this year! But The Filtery isn’t the only place to get gift boxes this season. If you want an edible gift basket, flowers, or something else, here are a bunch of options I've put together:
Want to shop from more low-tox, sustainable, and consciously-minded brands this season? I've got a huge list of Black Friday / Cyber Weekend deals:
2025 Black Friday/Holiday Sales: Non-Toxic & Organic Brands
If you're looking for 2025 holiday deals for non-toxic, organic, and eco-friendly brands, we've got you covered for this Black Friday and Cyber Season!
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November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Want to shop from more low-tox, sustainable, and consciously-minded brands this season? I've got a huge list of Black Friday / Cyber Weekend deals:
💌 Want to send holiday cards this year, but in a less wasteful way? My top choice is plantable (they're just fun!) but I've got some other suggestions too:
11 Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards You’ll Actually Want to Send
From digital e-cards to customized or plantable ones, I've rounded up a variety of eco-friendly Christmas cards to make your holiday a little more sustainable.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
💌 Want to send holiday cards this year, but in a less wasteful way? My top choice is plantable (they're just fun!) but I've got some other suggestions too:
🧤 If you have sensitive skin, here are some options for organic cotton gloves for this winter:
10 Skin-Friendly, Organic Cotton Glove Brands For Winter
Looking for eco-friendly, non-toxic winter gloves that are good for your skin AND the planet? Here are my recs for wool, hemp, and organic cotton gloves.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🧤 If you have sensitive skin, here are some options for organic cotton gloves for this winter:
You might be surprised by how many winter hats & scarves are made of plastic. 😬 These ones aren't:
Stay Toasty: 11 Organic Cotton Winter Hats & Natural Scarves
Bundle up! If you want to skip the synthetics and go with a more sustainable, organic cotton winter hat and all-natural scarf, I've done the research for you.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
You might be surprised by how many winter hats & scarves are made of plastic. 😬 These ones aren't:
🧠 More paraquat, more Parkinson’s. 👎 The United States has been INCREASING the amount of paraquat it imports over the past 8 years. Paraquat is a pesticide that’s linked with Parkinson’s disease. It’s banned or restricted in many other countries, including China, the UK, and the EU.
Paraquat imports climb despite concerns about health impacts
The US has been importing increasing amounts of paraquat, a pesticide widely used in farming that is linked to Parkinson’s disease, even as other countries have banned the chemical amid growing…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🧠 More paraquat, more Parkinson’s. 👎 The United States has been INCREASING the amount of paraquat it imports over the past 8 years. Paraquat is a pesticide that’s linked with Parkinson’s disease. It’s banned or restricted in many other countries, including China, the UK, and the EU.
Whattt?? 👶 A new study tested some infant clothing (43 garments) and identified 303 different chemicals in them—from traces of pesticides to prescription drugs. Yes, the antidepressant venlafaxine appeared in more than half of all garments tested!
Are your baby’s clothes toxic? New study finds harmful chemicals in infant textiles
Baby clothing may expose infants to hundreds of chemicals used in everything from plastics to pesticides — including some known to be toxic, a new study shows.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Whattt?? 👶 A new study tested some infant clothing (43 garments) and identified 303 different chemicals in them—from traces of pesticides to prescription drugs. Yes, the antidepressant venlafaxine appeared in more than half of all garments tested!
Hormone disruptors and prostate cancer. ♂ A new review of over 500 studies found another link between exposure to everyday endocrine-disrupting chemicals (like those in plastics and pesticides) to the development of prostate cancer.
Common male cancer linked to hormone-disrupting chemicals, scientists warn
Chemicals in everyday products—from plastics and pesticides to cosmetics — may increase the risk and severity of prostate cancer, a new review finds.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hormone disruptors and prostate cancer. ♂ A new review of over 500 studies found another link between exposure to everyday endocrine-disrupting chemicals (like those in plastics and pesticides) to the development of prostate cancer.
🐁 Add it to the growing body of research on glyphosate being toxic. 👉 A new study on mice found that even small amounts (consistent with real-world dietary intake) of prenatal glyphosate exposure can harm gut health, disrupt metabolism, and change behavior.
Even tiny doses of glyphosate can cause health problems across generations, new study in mice shows
Even extremely small amounts of the herbicide glyphosate can harm gut health, disrupt metabolism, and change behavior in mice, a new study shows.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🐁 Add it to the growing body of research on glyphosate being toxic. 👉 A new study on mice found that even small amounts (consistent with real-world dietary intake) of prenatal glyphosate exposure can harm gut health, disrupt metabolism, and change behavior.
🎄 If you want to skip the cheap plastic holiday decorations this year, this guide is for you:
Where to Buy Organic & Natural Christmas Decorations
If you're looking for organic Christmas tree decor, non-toxic garland, or natural holiday ornaments, I've got you covered.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎄 If you want to skip the cheap plastic holiday decorations this year, this guide is for you:
🎄 Skip the plastic fabric, toxic dyes, and flame retardants. Here's where to find safer holiday jammies for everyone. And they are SO cute! 😍
The Cutest Matching Organic Cotton Christmas Pajama Brands
'Tis the season for cuteness! Here's where to find matching organic cotton Christmas pajamas for the whole family—even pets!
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November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎄 Skip the plastic fabric, toxic dyes, and flame retardants. Here's where to find safer holiday jammies for everyone. And they are SO cute! 😍
💡 100% non-toxic Christmas lights don't really exist... (Sorry!) But if you want to reduce exposure to things like lead and phthalates, I do have some suggestions for you! ✨
Lead-Free Christmas Lights Don’t Exist. Here’s What to Buy.
Sorry, but 100% lead-free Christmas lights don't exist. But before you panic, there ARE safer options. Here's the closest thing to non-toxic Christmas lights.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
💡 100% non-toxic Christmas lights don't really exist... (Sorry!) But if you want to reduce exposure to things like lead and phthalates, I do have some suggestions for you! ✨
Thoughtful gifting doesn't get any easier than this. 🎁
The Filtery | Gift Shop for Your Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Shop non-toxic holiday gift boxes curated for every lifestyle. Thoughtfully selected clean, low-tox products for her, him, kids, travelers, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thoughtful gifting doesn't get any easier than this. 🎁
We have a MASSIVE list of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on non-toxic & eco-friendly brands—and we update it every day! (They should probably just call it "Black November & December" at this point, lol)
2025 Black Friday/Holiday Sales: Non-Toxic & Organic Brands
If you're looking for 2025 holiday deals for non-toxic, organic, and eco-friendly brands, we've got you covered for this Black Friday and Cyber Season!
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November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We have a MASSIVE list of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on non-toxic & eco-friendly brands—and we update it every day! (They should probably just call it "Black November & December" at this point, lol)
My 2025 Non-Toxic Gift Guide is here! 🎁 50 Gift Ideas for Every Body & Every Budget 👉
50 Non-Toxic Gifts for Every Body & Every Budget (Holiday 2025) - The Filtery
With 50 ideas for natural & non-toxic gifts, this guide will help you shop for your friends, colleagues, and loved ones, regardless of age, gender, or budget.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My 2025 Non-Toxic Gift Guide is here! 🎁 50 Gift Ideas for Every Body & Every Budget 👉
Woohoo. 😒 😒 Looks like the EPA is going to approve another PFAS-laden pesticide called epyrifenacil. This is the 5th PFAS pesticide the EPA has approved in the past several months.
EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide
The agency also created a new website dedicated to explaining and defending its approval of farm chemicals that meet a commonly used definition of PFAS.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Woohoo. 😒 😒 Looks like the EPA is going to approve another PFAS-laden pesticide called epyrifenacil. This is the 5th PFAS pesticide the EPA has approved in the past several months.
Wondering whether a real or fake Christmas tree is the healthier option? Looking for a non-toxic artificial tree? 🌲 The answers aren't that simple, but I do have a breakdown for you so you can decide what's best for you and your family:
I Found the LEAST Toxic Artificial Christmas Trees (Lead, PVC)
Do 100% non-toxic Christmas trees even exist? Not really. But here's what to know about toxins in artificial & real Christmas trees so you can make the best choice for your family.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wondering whether a real or fake Christmas tree is the healthier option? Looking for a non-toxic artificial tree? 🌲 The answers aren't that simple, but I do have a breakdown for you so you can decide what's best for you and your family:
🎉 Some good news! The City Council in Wilmington, North Carolina, unanimously voted AGAINST Chemours’ plans to expand #PFAS production at its Fayetteville Works plant.
Wilmington City Council rejects Chemours expansion amid PFAS fears
Chemours recently applied to the state to expand production at the facility.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎉 Some good news! The City Council in Wilmington, North Carolina, unanimously voted AGAINST Chemours’ plans to expand #PFAS production at its Fayetteville Works plant.
🍴 Plastic forks and reduced sperm. 👉 A new study out of China found that men who regularly ate with plastic utensils had higher concentrations of microplastics in their semen and lower sperm counts. 😳
Plastic tableware use, microplastic accumulation, and sperm quality: from epidemiological evidence to FOXA1/p38 mechanistic insights - Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Microplastics (MPs), as emerging contaminants, may adversely affect male reproductive health. This study investigated the potential association between MP accumulation in human semen and sperm…
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🍴 Plastic forks and reduced sperm. 👉 A new study out of China found that men who regularly ate with plastic utensils had higher concentrations of microplastics in their semen and lower sperm counts. 😳
Non-toxic Christmas candles!
11 Non-Toxic Christmas Candles (+ Healthy Holiday Plug-Ins!) - The Filtery
Most conventional candles contain toxicants, so when shopping for the best pine-scented candles this holiday season, choose non-toxic alternatives instead. Here are my picks!
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November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Non-toxic Christmas candles!