Where to Find Non-Toxic Clothing
Last week I wrote about toxins in clothing. The thought of finding non-toxic clothing when there is so little transparency can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many companies selling chemical-free clothing. Here’s how to find them. Debra’s List ...So Many Chemicals in Clothing
Clothing can be one of the most challenging areas to navigate for people trying to live a non-toxic lifestyle. Over 8000 chemicals are used in the production of clothing but the U.S. does not have a regulatory agency dedicated to overseeing textile production. There...Low-EMF and Low Off-gassing Heater with 3 Prongs
Question from Sue I read through the recommendations for space heaters on this site. I did further research, and though the suggestions are low-offgassing, they are not low-emf. I have severe electrical sensitivities (as well as severe chemical sensitivities). I...Weighted Blankets
Question from Kiersten I’ve been searching for a weighted blanket to find and am having no luck finding one that doesn’t include some kind of polyester. The best I’ve found is this for example, with glass beads and certified toxic-free fabrics, but...Coil Mattresses
Question from Viki What is your opinion on organic mattresses with coil inner springs in them? Does it work like an antenna, collecting waves? (I have heard that before but never researched it.) Lisa’s Answer I am not an expert on EMFs (although I will be...Bad Smell
Question from Vangie A friend of mine made me a coffee table out of an electrical pole, its beautiful but it smell very bad and as if its toxic from where I read about electric poles… can Zinsser Bull’s eye shellac block the smell? Lisa’s Answer Shellac...Pressure Cooker
Question from Edy I found this pressure cooker online supposedly toxic free. Any thoughts? A Non-toxic Pressure Cooker is Ideal For Healthy Cooking Lisa’s Answer The product looks to be non-toxic and they do independent testing for lead and cadmium. I...Enameled Steel Tub
Question from Tami Hi I am wondering if you know anything with the Kaldewei enameled steel, porcelain bathtubs. We are going to have our bathroom redone and I am looking for a non toxic tub to replace a fiberglass surround. Any advice would be appreciated. ...New Refrigerator
Question from Audrey I may need to get a new refrigerator. I called Needs in Syracuse and they said that the moso bags will not help with the outgassing/plastic smells in new refrigerator. She had no suggestions except keeping the door open and putting an air...
