Non Toxic Revolution

By 2050 plastic in the ocean could outweigh the number of fish.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/opinions/2021/08/13/how-much-recycling-gets-recycled-sutter-me-orig.cnn

How much of my recycling actually gets recycled? We answer one reader's question - CNN Video Lilly Geisler left CNN a voicemail asking: How much of my recycling actually gets recycled? John Sutter traveled to Muncie, Indiana, to find out how much of her recycling actually ends up in the landfill -- and why.

It's OR as we like to say World Cancer PREVENTION day. If you do two things today...
#1 WATCH this video! (15 mins)
#2 DONATE to an organization that you believe in. (if you can)
Thank you for being our partner in prevention.
https://youtu.be/U_Zi00wVB3E

Unacceptable Risk: Dr. Margaret Kripke on Cancer and the Environment Unacceptable Risk tells the story of a prominent cancer researcher who started to rethink her assumptions about the causes of cancer and the true burden of e...

This year has been overwhelming! No matter where you are in your gift-giving journey, we love helping you show appreciation to people you love in any and every way.

We have some last-minute handmade and money-saving gift ideas that don't take too much time, packaging, or dollars - like these DIY, , scents:

Easy, Non Toxic, DIY Holiday Scent Gifts: Room Spray & Sachet — Non Toxic Revolution What's better than gifting something you made with your hands? We made some non toxic holiday gifts that you would be proud to give your loved ones this season.

This year has been overwhelming! No matter where you are in your gift-giving journey, we love helping you show appreciation to people you love in any and every way.

We have some last-minute handmade and money-saving gift ideas that don't take too much time, packaging, or dollars - like this DIY, , coffee, and sugar body scrub:

https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/easy-non-toxic-diy-holiday-coffee-scrubs

DIY Coffee Sugar Scrub with Groundwork Coffee Organic Grounds! — Non Toxic Revolution What's better than gifting something you made with your hands? We made some non toxic holiday coffee scrubs with organic Groundwork Coffee!

Cuddle up with these Nourishing Drinks to Keep You Warm this Winter — Keep A Breast Foundation It’s finally cold here in Los Angeles! Personally, I’m stoked. Probably because I grew up in LA where it’s always sunny (and a little too warm for my taste), so I live for those perfect not-too-cold falls and winters of Southern California. Maybe we’ll even get some rain! As we all shou...

We all know how different the holidays are looking this year. Here are some ideas to mindfully spend time with yourself this season.

How To Create a Non Toxic Relationship With Yourself — Non Toxic Revolution Our relationship with ourselves is one of the most important ones we will ever have in our lives but it turns out that it’s also one of the most toxic relationships we will ever have. We tend to talk to ourselves in ways that we would never talk to our friends or family.

Our collection of vegan recipes by friends of are now available as one complete, downloaded cookbook! This free, 20-page zine features all kinds of , healthy, and delicious recipes exclusively for NTR!

Send it digitally or print it out and add your own personal with a binder, or even sewing it together with twine. A super cool gift for your people! ⁣⁠

Download here 👉 https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/join-the-revolution

How's your holiday shopping going? Don't miss our , , and holiday gift sets under $20! 🎁

https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/shop?category=Holiday+Sets

NTR is here for all your gift needs! 🎁⁠
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We're featuring 9 different holiday sets, all for just $20! From nail polish to climbing gear, we've got lots of options for everyone whether they're a non-toxic novice or a low-waste lifer! 🙌⁠
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Shop our Holiday Sets in the NTR Give Shop: nontoxicrevolution.org/shop ⛄️

Thousands of people demand action on McDonald’s toxic trash Over a million Big Mac boxes are used and discarded each day. And our recent test results show that those boxes may be contributing to the PFAS “forever chemicals” pollution crisis.

This Alabama resident is calling out McDonald’s for PFAS Chemical plants that make toxic PFAS used in food packaging can pollute waterways that provide drinking water. Brenda Hampton knows all too well.

When we want to smell good 🌹, we shouldn't have to worry about what fumes we’re breathing in and what's going on our skin.

WTF is in Fragrance? We break it down for you: https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/wtf-fragrance?rq=fragrance

We know how frustrating it is every time we say it - stress isn't just bad in the moment, it's bad for your health! 😖⁣
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With so many overwhelming things happening in these unprecedented times, we're here to help you find ways to decompress and give your brain and body a break.⁣
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We've got resources to help you relax, including blogs like: ⁣
🧘‍♀️ Self-Care Resources for Right Now & Always⁣: https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/self-care-tips-for-always

🧘‍♀️ How to Ease Stress & Improve Sleep with H**p Oil⁣: https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/hemp-oil-for-stress-and-sleep?rq=stress

We're here to help you take preventative steps in your daily life to lower your risk of breast and other cancers.

Check out our blog A Dozen Things You Can Do Now to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer for ways to change your routine this month

https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/a-dozen-things-you-can-do-now-to-help-lower-your-risk-of-breast-cancer?rq=dozen

Learn more about foods that help lower your risk this Breast Cancer Prevention Month
https://www.nontoxicrevolution.org/blog/cancer-fighting-produce

via Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families

Retailers taking action on toxics: Target & CVS make progress, Walmart slides backward In brief: Target and CVS Health made progress on phasing out toxic chemicals in their products, while Walmart’s chemical footprint grew by millions of pounds. Top highlights include: Target will phase out BPA, BPS, and all bisphenols from its thermal receipt paper by the end of 2020, and it made p...

A just administration should ALWAYS prioritize the health of its citizens.

For too long, the relationship between pollution and community health has been ignored, as well as the impact that reality has on Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities.

COVID-19 has shed a bright light on the consequences of putting profits over people: Our health and our lives. It’s time for local, state, and federal officials to put health first and protect communities whose lives are being disproportionately impacted by pollution, toxins, & toxic chemicals.

But, how do you start conversations about protecting your community’s health with your elected officials? The network has created a go-to guide with information and sample questions for you to do just that. Get Upholding Democracy: A conversational guide to promoting accountability for public health at http://bit.ly/CFEElectionsGuide and start the conversation in your community today.

www.cancerfreeeconomy.org

Hump day, amiright? 😣

How to have a Non Toxic Mindset Around Motivation & Productivity — Non Toxic Revolution Has anybody else found themselves slipping into this state of mind recently? It’s a mindset that’s almost too easy to fall into, especially if you’re constantly seeing or hearing things that are telling you that you need to hustle hard, be creative, and do more during this quarantine.

Testing of McDonald’s packaging found the Big Mac box & other items had levels of fluorine suggesting they were treated with toxic PFAS chemicals.

Once packaging with is discarded, these can pollute the environment—and even end up in drinking water. We're !

Tell : There is no need for PFAS chemicals in packaging. Sign the petition: saferchemicals.org/mcdondalds-ban-pfas

Tell McDonald’s: Stop packaging your food in pollution! New test results show that the millions of Big Mac boxes discarded each year may be contributing to the PFAS “forever chemicals” pollution crisis.

In honor of 20 years of KAB we’ve been working on something big:

We’re so incredibly excited to announce the release of the NEW Keep A Breast app! 🎉🎉🎉 Available NOW for FREE on the Apple App Store!

This is a completely NEW app with many improved and new features, designed to be your breast bud and offer your more support and access with your self-check and breast health than ever before. 💘 We’re here with you and for you.

We can’t wait to dive in and tell you all about what this amazing new tool has to offer.

(Coming to Google Play SO SOON we promise! Things are functioning a little different these days but we’ll let you all know the moment it is ready for you!)

Click below to learn more & download the NEW Keep A Breast app! 💕

keep-a-breast.org/keep-a-breast-app

If you're on the West Coast, the air quality is pretty scary right now. While not intended to help with smoke, here are some tips for trying to keep the air in your home as safe as possible right now.

(But don't open your windows!)

What's with Indoor Air Pollution? (And How To Keep Your Air at it's Best) — Non Toxic Revolution Sometimes easing stress just takes one deep breath in and one long exhale out. That’s why it’s so important that we are breathing the best air possible!

The last Recipe With A Cause is here! We've loved sharing these with you so much! We're wrapping it up (literally) with Almond Ricotta Tacos Dorados! 😍⁣⁠
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We’re so lucky to have this recipe created and shared by friend of NTR, Ana Alarcon . This recipe was a staple in her household and we hope it will become a staple in yours. 🍅⁣⁠
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"As a Mexican, I grew up eating tacos dorados. It was a staple in our house, and we probably ate them multiple times a month. And even a week! So here’s a recipe using the leftover of your almond milk. It is cheesy and delicious." ⁣⁠
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Follow for eats, outdoor adventures, tips, and more! And follow her at for simple workouts, recipes, and her podcast in English and Spanish. 🥬⁣

Recipes with a Cause: Almond Ricotta Tacos Dorados — Non Toxic Revolution As a Mexican, I grew up eating tacos dorados. It was a staple in our house, and we probably ate them multiple times a month. And even a week! So here’s a recipe using the leftover of your almond milk. It is cheesy and delicious.

Toxic chemicals may be in fast food wrappers and take-out containers, report says A new report finds toxic chemicals called PFAS in the food packaging on fast food burgers at McDonald's and Burger King as well as on supposedly "environmentally safe" fiber take-out containers at other restaurants.

This week's Recipe With A Cause is here and it's full of nourishing, hearty, carby goodness! 😋⁣⁣⁠
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Our friend Liz Miu is sharing a vegan take on a hearty classic that will leave you wanting more, but not because you aren’t full! Follow Liz on Instagram at for more recipes and fun from her home in Australia. ⁣⁣⁠
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Liz' Mushroom Stroganoff is live! 🍝
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Tip from Liz: "I love keeping the mushrooms whole in this recipe for those big juicy mouthfuls of mushroom." 🍄

Recipes with a Cause: Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff — Non Toxic Revolution This is a recipe I’m particularly proud of and I adore it so much because it is incredibly hearty and nourishing. It’s won over many mushroom-haters and stroganoff nay-sayers, so please do give it a whirl! I love keeping the mushrooms whole in this recipe for those big juicy mouthfuls of mushroo...

This week's Recipe With A Cause is here just in time to cool you down. 💦⁣⁠
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Caitlin, of From My Bowl, has just the thing for these hot summer days. 5-Ingredient, Peanut Butter and Banana Popsicles! 🍌🧊⁣⁠
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⁣⁣⁠⁣⁣⁠"While popsicles may be seen as a kids-only treat, I’d argue that even adults will love these Peanut Butter & Banana Popsicles! 🥜 They’re the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas you have sitting on your counter, without having to turn on your oven. 😅 Plus, you can easily customize them by adding in some cacao powder or cinnamon -- see the recipe notes for more details."

5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Popsicles — Non Toxic Revolution While popsicles may be seen as a kids-only treat, I’d argue that even adults will love these Peanut Butter & Banana Popsicles! These Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles are sweet, creamy, and irresistible! Made with only 5 healthy ingredients, this fuss-free recipe is the perfect warm-weather treat.

This week's Recipe With A Cause is here to satisfy your sweet tooth! 🍩 Just because we’re trying to live a lifestyle doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in some of our favorite foods every once and awhile. Bonus points if they’re easy to make and less than the brand we’re used to. ⁣⁣⁠
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Kirsten, of Kirsten Naturally, was determined to make a vegan, healthier version of her favorite treat, Reese’s peanut butter cups. 🥜🍫 Spoiler alert: She SUCCEEDED. 😭⁣⁣⁠
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You may recognize Kirsten because she writes awesome content for us all the time! 🙌 Give her a follow on Instagram for more great content and rad energy! ⁣⁣⁠
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Easy, Chocolate Peanut Butter cups recipe 👇

Recipes with a Cause: Easy, Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups — Non Toxic Revolution Kirsten, of Kirsten Naturally, was determined to make a vegan, healthier version of her favorite treat, Reese’s peanut butter cups. Spoiler alert: She SUCCEEDED.

Our Recipe for a Cause this week recreated a classic candy from our childhood, minus the processed sugar of course ;)

What was your favorite candy when you were a kid?

Recipes with a Cause: Easy, Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups — Non Toxic Revolution Kirsten, of Kirsten Naturally, was determined to make a vegan, healthier version of her favorite treat, Reese’s peanut butter cups. Spoiler alert: She SUCCEEDED.

Have you tried this week's Recipe with a Cause? 🥙 We can't say no to a big bowl of veggies!

Recipes with a Cause: The Colorful, Vegan Bowl — Non Toxic Revolution This bowl is an all-time favorite of mine because it is versatile and satisfying. Feel free to use this recipe as a template and customize it with whatever vegetables you like most or are in season.