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Green Living with Tee

Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes

Amy Ziff: What Does It Mean To Be MADE SAFE

SEP 16, 202447 MIN
Green Living with Tee

Amy Ziff: What Does It Mean To Be MADE SAFE

SEP 16, 202447 MIN

Description

This week Tee is honored to welcome Amy Ziff. Amy is the founder and executive director of Nontoxic Certified & the MADE SAFE® Certification. Amy pioneered the rigorous MADE SAFE® seal; the revolutionary Ecosystem Screening Process, MADE SAFE® Banned List, and the Red List Powered by MADE SAFE. MADE SAFE® is America’s first independent, 3rd party cross-category certification program for nontoxic consumer products. 

In this episode, Tee and Amy explore the pervasiveness and hazards of the over 80,000 chemicals in everyday products. Amy shares her personal journey of overcoming health issues stemming from chemical exposures and delves into her work with MADE SAFE®. The discussion covers the systemic changes needed in product manufacturing, the complexities of fragrance ingredients, and the crucial role of consumer awareness and legislative action. Amy also hints at new initiatives aimed at encouraging companies to eliminate the most harmful chemicals from their products.

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Connect with Amy and Made Safe:

Website

Instagram

TikTok

Gift Guide

Reports

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Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus:

Tee's Organics - Therese's Healthy Products for You and Your Home: Check out these incredible products made only with purified water, seven essential oils, and vinegar. Once you clean with them, you will be addicted! No more spraying chemicals in your home. Use the code Healthyliving for a 15% discount on my products at Shop Tee's Organics

Austin Air Purifiers: For Podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email [email protected] and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air

The Green Living Gurus Website 

Instagram

Youtube

Facebook

Healthy Living Group on Facebook

Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides:

Patreon

Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868

For further info contact Tee:

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 716-868-8868

DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Produced By: Social Chameleon