The Journal

Pet-Safe Cleaning: A Simple Room-by-Room Guide

Which cleaning products are safe around cats and dogs, and which to avoid? A room-by-room guide to pet-safe, low-tox cleaning.

Low-Tox Cleaning for Asthma and Sensitive Lungs

Conventional cleaning products are a common asthma trigger. Here is how to choose low-tox, fragrance-free cleaners that keep the air easier to breathe.

The Refill Habit: How Refillable Cleaning Saves Money and Plastic

Refills are the simplest way to spend less and waste less. Here is how the refill habit works, and the easiest place to start.

What 'Low-Tox' Actually Means, and What the Label Is Not Required to Tell You

Low-tox has no legal definition, and in Australia the mandatory ingredient-labelling standard covers cosmetics, not the spray you use on the bench. Here is what that changes about how you read a la...

Plastic-Free Bathroom Swaps: A Simple Room-by-Room Guide

The bathroom is the easiest room to go plastic-free. Here are the swaps that cut the most waste, from hand wash to refills.

How to Switch to a Low-Tox Home (Without Redoing Everything)

You do not need to throw everything out. Here is a calm, room-by-room way to move your home to low-tox, one swap at a time.