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Episode 1: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden Wicker

Episode 1: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes with Alden Wicker

Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear?...

Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear? It’s hard to believe it’s possible, but there are toxic chemicals in our clothing, and it’s difficult to know what to do about it. 

In this episode, I am talking with Alden Wicker, the author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back. Alden is here to help us understand where and how toxic chemicals are making their way into your clothing, their impact on your health, and most importantly, she will share simple and budget-friendly ways to reduce your exposure. 

 

Resources Mentioned

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