Myths and misconceptions about organic agriculture have become commonplace, fueled by agro-chemical funded research studies that distort the truth. These campaigns suggest that organic farming is flawed by allowing some pesticides, that organic production is worse for the environment, that organic food isn’t actually any...
Toilet paper is an essential item that we use every day without much thought. However, this act could be contributing to the spread of dangerous pollutants in our environment. The non-profit organization, Mamavation, has commissioned a study that found PFAS "forever chemicals" in various brands...
A new bill in the Maryland State legislature seeks to address and ban the use of harmful “forever chemicals” in pesticides by requiring these products be tested and found to be free of hazardous PFAS substances before they’re allowed to be used and sold in...
One of the most important, yet tiresome, aspects of gardening and lawn management is weed control. Who wants to pick weeds when spraying herbicides is quicker and easier? But most products available in stores contain toxic ingredients that harm people, pets, wildlife, and the environment. Glyphosate,...
Buying Bee-Safe Plants for Your Garden Spring is coming and that means Xerces staff email inboxes will soon be peppered with requests for guidance on buying nursery plants. Many will contain questions like this: "I am excited about creating my first pollinator garden! I’ve heard that...