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Sustainability leader, activist, and recipient of the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award, Lindsay Dahl, takes a critical look into the hidden dangers of everyday chemicals including microplastics in consumer products, revealing their impact on our health and urging a reevaluation of what we consider safe in our homes and environments.
From the cleaning supplies under our sinks to the beauty products on our bathroom shelves, activist Lindsay Dahl reveals that the "clean living" movement is often anything but. The concept itself is devoid of oversight and regulation, but it sounds right. It promises a better, more ethically sound way of living-and isn't that what people want?
Smart and revealing, The Dirt on Clean Living draws on Dahl's extensive experience as a lobbyist and as a parent. Dahl sheds light on the toxic ingredients that are often overlooked or misunderstood by consumers, and the ways in which companies act to their own benefit rather than the consumer's. Who would think that the higher-priced baby bottles are the ones that contain chemicals that are detrimental to babies' health? And who would think that companies would knowingly put out those products? The label of "clean" has long allowed for a murky ethical balance between companies, products, and consumers. In this personal investigation, Dahl reveals how microscopic amounts of these chemicals can have far-reaching consequences, not only for individual health but also for public safety. Through vivid storytelling and robust scientific evidence, Dahl makes a compelling case for why we need to rethink what we consider "clean" and "safe."
More than just a warning, The Dirt on Clean Living is the call to action our world urgently needs. By exposing the hidden dangers in everyday products and offering actionable strategies for reducing exposure, readers will learn how to:Parse marketing language to understand which "everyday" chemicals are especially dangerousIdentify brands that are working to limit chemical exposureMake safer purchasing choices for their familiesGet involved with current legislature to protect future generations
The Dirt on Clean Living is an essential read, one that dares to take the first powerful step toward a healthier future for both ourselves and our communities.
From the cleaning supplies under our sinks to the beauty products on our bathroom shelves, activist Lindsay Dahl reveals that the "clean living" movement is often anything but. The concept itself is devoid of oversight and regulation, but it sounds right. It promises a better, more ethically sound way of living-and isn't that what people want?
Smart and revealing, The Dirt on Clean Living draws on Dahl's extensive experience as a lobbyist and as a parent. Dahl sheds light on the toxic ingredients that are often overlooked or misunderstood by consumers, and the ways in which companies act to their own benefit rather than the consumer's. Who would think that the higher-priced baby bottles are the ones that contain chemicals that are detrimental to babies' health? And who would think that companies would knowingly put out those products? The label of "clean" has long allowed for a murky ethical balance between companies, products, and consumers. In this personal investigation, Dahl reveals how microscopic amounts of these chemicals can have far-reaching consequences, not only for individual health but also for public safety. Through vivid storytelling and robust scientific evidence, Dahl makes a compelling case for why we need to rethink what we consider "clean" and "safe."
More than just a warning, The Dirt on Clean Living is the call to action our world urgently needs. By exposing the hidden dangers in everyday products and offering actionable strategies for reducing exposure, readers will learn how to:Parse marketing language to understand which "everyday" chemicals are especially dangerousIdentify brands that are working to limit chemical exposureMake safer purchasing choices for their familiesGet involved with current legislature to protect future generations
The Dirt on Clean Living is an essential read, one that dares to take the first powerful step toward a healthier future for both ourselves and our communities.