Detox Your Daily Life

Responsible Consumption And Production
Good Health And Well-Being

Discover how to detect toxins and microplastics in everyday products. Master simple, effective swaps to detoxify your home and safeguard your health and the environment.

Challenge Introduction

Look around your home. From the pan you cook with to the shampoo you use, modern conveniences often come with a hidden price tag: invisible toxins. You interact with thousands of synthetic compounds daily, many of which persist in the environment and accumulate in your body, quietly disrupting your hormonal balance and long-term health.

It is time to take back control.

In this challenge, you will move beyond the confusing labels and marketing myths. You will learn exactly what endocrine disruptors are, how to spot them on an ingredient list, and why "forever chemicals" pose a threat to our environment. Most importantly, you will discover that living a low-tox life does not require perfection or living in a bubble. It simply requires awareness.

We will guide you through practical, high-impact swaps for your kitchen, bathroom, and cleaning routine. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to protect your family’s health and the power to demand a cleaner, safer future for our planet.

Your journey to a healthier, toxin-free home starts now.

Learning Goals

  • Identify PFAS and microplastics risks in food packaging and cookware
  • Recognize endocrine disruptors in personal care products
  • Evaluate cleaning products to eliminate VOCs and respiratory irritants
  • Select safe materials like glass to minimize chemical leaching
  • Distinguish between harmful microbeads and sustainable alternatives in cosmetics
  • Implement ventilation routines to reduce indoor dust and chemical buildup.

Ingestion - What We Eat and Drink

You are not just what you eat, but also what you eat from. In this module, we investigate the chemical risks hiding in your kitchen, from the coating on your pans to the lining of your food packaging. You will learn to identify potential contaminants in your water and food supply, ensuring that your meals provide nutrition without unintentional chemical exposure.

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Absorption - What We Wear and Apply

Your skin is your body's largest organ, acting as a permeable gateway rather than a solid wall. This module uncovers the endocrine disruptors and microplastics lurking in your daily grooming routine and wardrobe. We will guide you through decoding complex ingredient lists, helping you choose personal care products and fabrics that respect your body's natural balance.

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Inhalation - The Air We Breathe

Indoor air is often significantly more polluted than the air outside, frequently due to the very products we use to keep our homes clean. This module focuses on the invisible cloud of volatile compounds and toxic dust that surrounds us. You will discover how to eliminate respiratory irritants and take action that supports your long-term health.

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Earn your rewards

Show what you have learned:

  • Identify PFAS and microplastics risks in food packaging and cookware
  • Select safe materials like glass to minimize chemical leaching
  • Recognize endocrine disruptors in personal care products
  • Distinguish between harmful microbeads and sustainable alternatives in cosmetics