The Non-Toxic Sleuth

What is the National Organic Standards Board? The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Board made up of 15 dedicated public volunteers from across the organic community. Established by the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) and governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the NOSB considers and makes recommendations on a …

The EPA and USDA must ban the practice of using toxic sewage sludge as fertilizer and compost on farms and gardens There is a call-to-action at the end of this article. Please don’t leave without taking action! Thank you! What Are Biosolids? “Biosolids” is the word waste treatment industry marketers came up with to rebrand …

February 13, 2024 by Lakin Bayless Updated September 14, 2024 It has become so difficult to avoid exposure to toxins. We have pesticides (which include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides and antimicrobials), PFAS, plus other endocrine disruptors (EDCs), carcinogens and neurotoxins. It’s enough to make your head spin. I wasn’t always into understanding toxins in our …

Valentine’s Day is approaching and we have the perfect toxin-free gifts for your special someone, galentine, or YOU (because self-care is important too, right?) It’s difficult to find safe, non-toxic gifts these days, but every effort, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Being good to yourself, those around you and …

WHAT IS GREENWASHING? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of greenwashing is “the act or practice of making a product, policy, activity, etc. appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it really is.” Corporate greenwashing can take on many forms – communications through advertising, packaging, public relations, branding; partnerships or affiliations with …

Earlier this year, Toxin Free USA filed a consumer protection lawsuit in Washington DC against Nook Sleep Systems. Read our press release HERE. Nook was a manufacturer and seller of mattresses for children, including infant crib mattresses, both in stores and online. Nook marketed these products as “pure,” “organic,” “natural,” “non-toxic,” and “safe.” Nook also …

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Board made up of 15 dedicated public volunteers from across the organic community. Established by the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) and governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the NOSB considers and makes recommendations on a wide range of issues involving the production, …

The short answer to that is Yes and No… unless you eat pork. But those of you who know us at GMO/Toxin Free USA, know that we don’t normally give short answers. An informed public is critical to our shared goal of building a better food system and cleaning up the environment so we can …

Gone are the days when Whole Foods Market took a leadership role in the clean and healthy food arena.The company’s acquisition by Amazon ushered in a new era. We’ve seen the disappearance of our favorite biodynamic brands and many organic foods. The Whole Foods of old would have sold only organic or Non-GMO Project Verified …