From Debra Lynn Dadd I always love it when there are clear-cut standards for labeling. On October 15, Whole Foods introduced a whole new system to help their customers identify fruits, vegetables, and flowers as GOOD, BETTER, or BEST. Known as “Responsibly...
From Debra Lynn Dadd Well, this is pretty cool. Now you can get a domain name that ends in .organic! Like debra.organic. But there’s a catch and a benefit. You have to qualify. The names are reserved for members of the organic community. Any organization that...
From Debra Lynn Dadd Here’s another reason to not use fluorescent lights. According to an article published in the American Journal of Public Health, increased us of fluorescent lighting my increase UV-related eye diseases by up to 12%. “The safe range of...
Question from Bonnie I have owned a sleep number bed for about 4 years. The volcanized rubber air chamber still puts off a very strong odor. I can not even turn my pillow over because it will smell to strong. My bed sheets have the odor. In the past you recommended a...
Question from mskleimo Do you have any sources for non-toxic hair dyes or highlighters especially ones that can be used in foils which keeps it out of direct contact with my scalp? I have become sensitive to the ones I have used for years. I have tried Palette by...
Question from Calico I am still searching for a tolerable bathtub mat. You have an old discussion thread, and nothing new. Is there anything out there? Food grade silicone would be great but can’t find one. I just finished airing out a Heavea pure rubber bathtub...
Question from Cindy Hi Debra, My husband and I both need to get glasses and are having a hard time finding the frames and lenses we believe would be non or least toxic. Please help! Lenses Regarding eyeglass lenses, in a 2008 post you said, “The thing to remember...
Question from di I’m looking for an athletic shoe insole replacement that doesn’t have anti-microbials in it. Is there such a thing? I need it for a Men’s New Balance athletic shoe. thanks. di Debra’s Answer Readers? Any suggestions? Add...
Question from edward I have a Honda accord 2010, seats are fine as they are leather, but the plastic/vinyl dashboard and carpet although 2010 is still, strong. I’m looking for something non toxic odorless to neutralize and give fresh air. Have tried ozone/ultra...
Question from Donna Hi Debra, We recently found mold in our basement and used a company to clean and remove it with a hydrogen peroxide formula. We have used this company before, as they do excellent work, and have had no problems with their products (my son has...