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Evolved By Nature Newsletter

March 22, 2021

“Environmental insults” on human health by everyday chemicals are in the mainstream media spotlight.
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We create healthier chemistry between people, the things they love, and the planet. We also create this bi-weekly newsletter — curated with interesting and inspiring stories relevant to anyone interested in making our industries and our economies more bioharmonious.

"Environmental insults" is a term used to describe conditions in the environment that harm our health. These "insults" include water, air, and soil pollution — not to mention toxic substances found in our homes. Researchers associated with Columbia University recently outlined the eight hallmarks of environmental insults by chemical pollutants that can impede human health — ranging from oxidative stress and inflammation, to impaired nervous system function, to genomic alterations and mutations. These findings couldn't come at a more appropriate time, as discussions of hidden chemical toxicants are becoming more mainstream thanks to environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna H Swan's book, "Count Down." Her chronicling of rising human infertility from everyday chemicals such as BPA and phthalates (and many more) has rung a set of alarm bells as the new existential threat the human race will have to face. Along with the massive amounts of press, scientists and journalists are offering tips for people looking to avoid the toxic chemicals commonly found in the human environment.

  • The New York Times: The Everyday Chemicals that Might Be Leading Us to Our Extinction
  • EurekaAlert!: Eight Ways Chemical Pollutants Harm the Body
  • Mic: What are Phthalates and How Dangerous Are They?
  • The Washington Post: How to Avoid the Toxic Kitchen Chemicals that Could Damage Your Fertility
  • EcoWatch: How Your Environment Influences Your Fertility 

Our environmental crises stem from a collision of two seemingly incompatible systems: Earth’s natural ecosystem and humanity’s economic global network. Environmental calamities also include not just deforestation or plastic pollution but an increase in the occurrence of pandemics. One result from the 2020 shut-down? Our dire need to address social inequities and the unsustainable way humans extract the planet’s natural resources has gone mainstream. With this culture shift comes expectations to do good, ethically, and environmentally. Balancing this aspiration with the realities of our present-day economic model is no easy feat. But it must be done. With the climate crisis looming, a switch from “doing less bad” to true circularity is crucial in order to ensure a healthy future. This critical shift can be accomplished, especially as experts are offering actionable recommendations to maximize the circular economy's impact.

  • World Economic Forum: The Next Decade is Critical for the Climate. Here’s How Circularity Can Help
  • Vogue Business: How Ethics Went Mainstream
  • GreenBiz: To Fix Fashion’s Sustainability Problem, We Need a Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action
  • Re.Think Earth: Moving from “Doing Less Badly” to “Sustainability”
  • GreenBiz: 5 Opportunities for a Circular Economy

Currently, thousands of harmful chemicals are used to create apparel – an invisible problem that's negatively impacting the health of people and the planet.⁠⁠⁠ This is why we partnered with Gentrue, a high-end collection of sustainable activewear that is Evolved By Nature's first apparel brand to incorporate Activated Silk™ Technology. Through our collaboration, we deliver high-performing activewear while eliminating the need for toxic finishing chemicals. By using Activated Silk™, Gentrue's products have improved sweat-wicking performance up to 71% and fast absorption and drying by 38.5%, compared to other Nylon-based activewear on the market. This seemingly small change can make a significant impact by addressing the incredibly big problem of hidden toxic chemicals within the apparel industry. Gentrue apparel is available for pre-order at gentrue.com. This helps ensure apparel is made to meet demand, avoiding overproduction and keeping things like leggings out of landfills.⁠⁠⁠⁠
To protect human health without compromising ingredients, our sanitizing and moisturizing hand care products, This is Gel Hand Sanitizer and This is Hand Therapy, are available for sale. We’ve replaced the need for toxic preservatives, petroleum-based thickeners, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals with our non-toxic Activated Silk™ technology to provide a protective barrier for skin and deliver hydration. This line is available for purchase for both the general public and businesses on our website, while qualifying Massachusetts organizations can purchase through the COMMBUYS platform. With our Helping Hands program, we’re donating profits from hand sanitizer sales to organizations in need. So far, we’ve been able to donate more than 4,500 bottles to 155+ organizations, including hospitals, community organizations, health centers, food pantries, and more.
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The skincare industry has relied on petrochemicals The skincare industry has relied on petrochemicals for far too long.

Petroleum jelly (or petrolatum) is a byproduct of non-renewable fossil fuels.

Sure, it has some uses. But when you look at that tub full of grease, it makes you wonder if there are better alternatives.

We wondered, too. And then we went and created those better alternatives.

Find out more at the link in bio.

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Until now, making leather water-resistant meant co Until now, making leather water-resistant meant coating it with a forever chemical finish.

That didn’t sit right with us — covering a natural material in plastic defeats the purpose. So we created a better solution: Activated Silk™ L1, a biofinishing system made without PFAS.

It raises the performance of leather by every measure, outperforming existing traditional petrochemical finishing in everything from colorfastness and flexibility to, yes, water resistance.

You can find out more at the link in our bio.

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals can work in unpredi Endocrine disrupting chemicals can work in unpredictable ways, causing harm in even small doses.

So why are they in so many personal care products?

Because they’re cheap, effective, and often unregulated. For decades, these chemicals have been used to preserve shelf life, enhance texture, or add fragrance — even when safer alternatives exist.

That’s why we make alternative ingredients that aren’t just safer, but also high performing, so that brands can create better personal care products that get real, beneficial results, while being formulated without chemicals of concern.

We’ll keep creating ingredients that are better for people and the planet. So that in the near future, avoiding harmful chemicals is a much less disruptive process.

Find out more in the link in bio.

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Building a sustainable future means working with e Building a sustainable future means working with ecosystems — not against them — to meet our needs in a way that’s genuinely nature-positive.

It’s not easy. In fact, it runs counter to how most things are generally done. But it’s entirely possible. Especially if you love all of the amazing complexities that exist within nature. ⁠

We certainly do. We look deep inside natural, renewably sourced silk protein to find a vast array of incredibly powerful peptides. Nature has already done the hard work — we simply unlock it, using these peptides to help brands create products that are both more natural and more effective.

Our ingredients are designed to replace petrochemicals, silicones, and other questionable synthetics, transforming how industries like fashion and skincare interact with people and the planet.

Our entire deal is based on nature’s complexity, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. ⁠

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Spring is the perfect time to declutter your space Spring is the perfect time to declutter your space.

As you clean up, keep an eye out for common culprits like SLS, PEGs, petrolatum, dimethicone, and phthalates. These ingredients often show up in soaps, cleansers, lotions, and everyday household products.

Over time, harmful chemicals can build up in our bodies — a process known as body burden or bioaccumulation. Even small exposures from personal care, cleaning supplies, and household materials can add up.

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