HEALTH EFFECTS
Microplastics in Carotid Plaque Are 51x Higher in Stroke Patients
NEJM 2024 found patients with microplastics in carotid plaque had 4.5x risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over 34 months. 2026 follow-ups extend it.
VOLUME ONE · JUNE 2026
Every product we'd put in our own home.
A field manual for the non-toxic interior. 383 reports across 8 concerns, edited weekly by Lara Voss.
Browse The Edit By Lara Voss, Home Products Researcher Most recent review: June 2026 How we test Zero paid placements
LATEST REPORTS
This week's reports.
HEALTH EFFECTS
Researchers Just Found Microplastics in Menstrual Blood
NanoImpact 2026 study detected microplastics in 100% of menstrual blood and amniotic fluid samples. Six polymer types. What it means.
REGULATION & POLICY
Tyco Just Paid $750M for PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Tyco's April 2026 PFAS settlement reaches $750 million for firefighting foam contamination. Here's what it means for your tap water and what filter actually removes forever chemicals.
PETS
The Pet Food Bowls Our Editors Use (Lead & PFAS Tested)
Non-toxic pet food bowls for lead and PFAS exposure. Six 304 stainless steel and certified-enamel picks we'd use, plus the materials calibration pet sites skip.
NON-TOXIC KITCHEN
The Tea Bag That Releases 14 Billion Microplastics
A 2025 Food Chemistry review found tea bags release up to 14.7 billion microplastic particles per cup. Loose leaf and paper-bag brands sidestep the problem.
REGULATION & POLICY
Colorado Just Banned PFAS in 5 Product Categories
Colorado SB24-081 took effect May 1, 2026, banning intentionally added PFAS in cookware, floss, cleaners, period products, and ski wax.
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THE EDIT - JUNE 2026
This month's most-requested reports.
The categories where the safety question is real, the products are expensive, and the wrong choice costs years of exposure.
NON-TOXIC KITCHEN
AquaTru Countertop RO Review: Best Water Filter for Home?
An honest AquaTru review after months of testing. Covers setup, taste, filter costs, PFAS removal, and who should buy vs skip this countertop RO system.
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BEDROOM
Avocado Mattress Review: Organic Latex Worth the Price?
Avocado Green Mattress in-depth review. GOLS latex, GOTS cotton, off-gassing, firmness, certifications, price, and who should (and shouldn't) buy it.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
Best Non-Toxic Air Purifiers for Home in 2026 (True HEPA, No Ozone)
The best non-toxic air purifiers in 2026 with True HEPA filtration and zero ozone emissions. IQAir, Coway, Blueair, AirDoctor, and Winix reviewed.
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