Lucas Gruber
I'm a designer in San Francisco who spends a lot of time indoors. A couple of years ago I got obsessed with a realization: the synthetic materials and fabrics throughout our homes are constantly shedding into the air we breathe. I've been on a mission to change that in my own home through research, and I made nontoxicnook to share that research and list the products I'd actually want to live with.
Organic home · Non-toxic living · Indoor air quality · Design
Plastic Cutting Boards Shed up to 50 Grams of Microplastics Into Food Each Year
Towels & linens
Toxic Chemicals in Conventional Bedding and Towels: The Case for Certified Organic
Phthalates in Plastic Are Linked to 1 in 11 Preterm Births Globally, Lancet Study Finds
Cleaning
Household Dust Contains Microplastics That May Be Aging Your Cells, Scientists Find
Laundry
Microplastics Found in Stroke Patients' Arteries at 51× the Normal Level
Non-Toxic Cutting Boards: 8 Picks from 8 Different Makers (2026 Guide)
Cookware
The Best Non-Toxic Cookware: 14 Pans Across 5 Materials (2026 Guide)
Blankets
How to Choose a Wool Blanket
Blankets
Best Organic Blankets: 8 Picks from 8 Different Brands (2026 Guide)
Cribs & mattresses
Baby Cribs and Crib Mattresses: 8 Non-Toxic Picks (2026 Guide)
Cribs & mattresses
What's in Your Baby's Crib Mattress? Flame Retardants, PFAS, and What Certifications Actually Mean
Clothing
The Hidden Chemicals in Baby Clothes: Flame Retardants, Antimony in Polyester, and What the Label Really Means
Laundry
You're breathing about 68,000 microplastics a day — most from inside your home
Pillows
8 Organic Pillows That Disclose Every Material (2026 Guide)
Food storage
What the Food and Drug Administration Allows to Leach Out of Your Food Containers and Into Your Food
The Chemicals Banned From European Nurseries That Are Still Allowed in American Ones
Cookware
The Safety Data Sheets for Your Non-Stick Pan Tell You More Than the Brand Will
Independent Lab Testing vs. Amazon Listings: Which 'Food-Grade Silicone' Products Are Actually Certified
Buying Guides
The 10 best non-toxic sheets, vetted for GOTS, formaldehyde finishes, and bamboo viscose (2026)
A New Study Links PFAS During Pregnancy to Weaker Immune Response in Babies
New York Now Requires Full Ingredient Disclosure on Diapers. See What That Reveals.
Buying Guides
The Best Non-Toxic Throw Blankets: Linen, Wool, Alpaca, and Cashmere Picks That Disclose Every Fiber (2026)
Robes
10 Non-Toxic Robes That Disclose Every Material (2026)
Diapers