Cleaning House - The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals

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 dangerous Identify brands that are working to limit chemical exposure Make safer purchasing choices for their families Get 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. ...

Product details

• Authors: Lindsay Dahl
• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.08.2025
• EAN: 9780063375598
• ISBN: 978-0-06-337559-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Practical guides; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Conservation of the environment, Parenting: advice and issues, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Environmental policy and protocols, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Parenting / General, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: ACTIVISM & LIFESTYLE, HEALTH & FITNESS: Healthy Living, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: SCIENCE & NATURE, NATURE: Environmental Conservation & Protection, HOUSE & HOME: Sustainable Living, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Activism & Social Justice, Social discrimination and social justice, SOCIOLOGY: REFERENCE, Environmental Studies / Science & Nature, Environmental Studies / Activism & Lifestyle, Sociology / Reference