'That spring scent may be poisoning you' – 6 surprising sources of toxic phthalates in your home, and what to replace them with

A dining table with a black and white check cloth over it. Wooden-backed chairs on either side of it. A monstera plant in the left corner, and two white milk glass pendants hanging above. .

Phthalates are a common ingredient in thousands of products that we use all over our homes, including some surprising sources of phthalates you may have never given a second thought.

However, a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Pollution found that this toxic ingredient is ‘associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.’ While they stress the need for further studies to corroborate the results, they have advised that regulatory action and steps towards reducing exposure are needed.