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Book Synopsis: How toxic are the products we consume on a daily basis? Whether it's triclosan in toothpaste, formaldehyde in baby shampoo, endocrine disruptors in water bottles, or pesticides on strawberries, chemicals in food and personal care products are of increasing concern to consumers. This book chronicles how ordinary people try to avoid exposure to toxics in grocery store aisles using the practice of “precautionary consumption.” Through an innovative analysis of environmental regulation, the advocacy work of environmental health groups, the expansion of the health-food chain Whole Foods Market, and interviews with consumers, Norah MacKendrick ponders why the problem of toxics in the U.S. retail landscape has been left to individual shoppers—and to mothers in particular. She reveals how precautionary consumption, or “green shopping,” is a costly and time-intensive practice, one that is connected to cultural ideas of femininity and good motherhood but is also most available to upper- and middle-class households. Better Safe Than Sorry powerfully argues that precautionary consumption places a heavy and unfair burden of labor on women and does little to advance environmental justice or mitigate risk.
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Are you concerned about the toxins in the products you use every day? From toothpaste to baby shampoo, it's alarming that chemicals like triclosan and formaldehyde are present in our daily essentials. But worry no more! Introducing Better Safe Than Sorry, a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the issue of toxic exposure and how ordinary people are taking action to avoid it.
With an in-depth analysis of environmental regulation, the advocacy work of environmental health groups, and the rise of Whole Foods Market, author Norah MacKendrick uncovers why the responsibility of avoiding toxics in retail has fallen on individual shoppers and, particularly, on mothers. Precautionary consumption, or "green shopping," has become a costly and time-consuming practice, primarily available to upper- and middle-class households.
But here's the twist: Better Safe Than Sorry argues that this burden on women is unjust and counterproductive in achieving environmental justice. By promoting precautionary consumption, we are putting an unfair burden on mothers and doing little to address the root causes of environmental risk.
Take a stand against the status quo and join the movement for real change. Discover the true impact of precautionary consumption and learn how you can contribute to a healthier, more just retail landscape. Don't let toxic exposure be your concern alone. Read Better Safe Than Sorry now and make a difference!
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