Over 4,000 studies have shown negative health impacts associated with exposure to flame retardants, and last year, the nation’s largest furniture retailer, Ashley Furniture, announced that they would stop using flame retardants in their furniture. While many other retailers from Ikea to Crate & Barrel are following suit, flame retardants are still pervasive. In fact, most couches, soft chairs and mattresses still contain these toxic and ineffective additives. As the average American spends abo...
Over 4,000 studies have shown negative health impacts associated with exposure to flame retardants, and last year, the nation’s largest furniture retailer, Ashley Furniture, announced that they would stop using flame retardants in their furniture. While many other retailers from Ikea to Crate & Barrel are following suit, flame retardants are still pervasive. In fact, most couches, soft chairs and mattresses still contain these toxic and ineffective additives. As the average American spends abo...
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