May 12, 2026·6 min read
PTFE in non-stick pans — what the science actually says
Above 260°C, PTFE coatings begin to break down. We summarise three peer-reviewed studies and recommend the two pans we have personally tested for a year.
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A weekly note on one toxic thing, one safer swap, and the study behind it.
May 5, 2026·8 min read
The hidden microplastics in your bedding
Polyester sheets shed millions of fibres per wash. We trace the path from the wash drum to your bloodstream — and the single change that helps most.
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PFAS in UK tap water — what the Drinking Water Inspectorate found
The 2024 DWI report documented trace PFAS in 11% of tested supplies. What level is "safe", what filters remove it, and how to read your local water report.
Read full →April 18, 2026·9 min read
Glyphosate in UK gardens — the IARC 2A classification, ten years on
What the science has done since WHO classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic'. What the UK still allows. And the three citric-acid alternatives we trust.
Read full →April 9, 2026·5 min read
Low-VOC paint isn't the same as no-VOC paint
"Low" can legally mean up to 50g/L. Here is how to read the label, and the clay-paint brand that publishes its full ingredient list.
Read full →April 1, 2026·10 min read
A buyer's guide to truly non-toxic cookware
Carbon steel vs cast iron vs stainless vs glass — when to choose which, what to avoid completely, and how to season for genuine non-stick.
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