Why Trust Us
We don't follow the trends- we rely on data. Every Clean Slate recommendation is cross-referenced against leading global health and safety standards, including:
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Environmental Working Group
Rigorous research on household toxins.
European Union Regulations (REACH & food contact safety standards)
Some of the strictest chemical safety laws in the world.
California Prop 65 & other state-level regulations
Flagging chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm, or birth defects.
Think Dirty & Yuka
Ingredient transparency platforms that score consumer products.
A Note From Tess
I didn’t start Clean Slate as a scientist in a lab, but as a home cook who’s passionate about clean living. I’ve spent years going down rabbit holes trying to find the best products for my kitchen and realized most people don’t have time to do the same. As a sustainability professional, I’ve seen firsthand how materials, regulations and corporate decisions impact health and the environment. Clean Slate is the resource I wish I had: a one-stop guide to the science in plain language. As someone who feels most at home in the mountains, surrounded by fresh air and snowpack. I want my kitchen to reflect that same sense of clarity and simplicity. Clean Slate helps me to bridge the gap between those two worlds, and I hope it does the same for you. XOXO, Tess.