Hi friend,

Happy Saturday! We hope you get a chance to rest or sneak in some "me" time this weekend.

"Sustainable" does not mean "non-toxic". Have you ever thought of it this way? This was a good reminder posted by Lydia Dupree on Instagram last week. She’s a biochemist researching toxic chemicals in clothing.

At UpChoose, our view is that "non-toxic" should be an indispensable part of sustainability.

Otherwise, what’s the point of sustainability? It should holistically support the health of people and our planet.

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Toxicity should not be viewed as a separate topic versus sustainability, especially when it comes to the clothes we use for newborns and babies. To keep production fast and cheap, fast fashion brands often use low-cost synthetic dyes and toxic chemicals to treat fabrics, which can be harmful to both the environment and human health.

Babies and young children, with their sensitive and thinner skin, need more protection against these toxins in clothing.

This is one reason why sustainable, organic cotton fabric is a safer choice for newborns and babies’ clothes.

If you want to learn more about this, we have an exciting news for you: we're doing an Instagram Live with Lydia this upcoming Tuesday at 8am ET / 11am PST. Don't miss! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @upchoose to get a reminder.

💚 UpChoose

P.S. Lydia has a great account focused on "helping you avoid toxic chemicals in your clothes 🌱". If this is your thing, check her page here