Honest Shampoo
Question from Michele I am looking for hair care products for me and my daughters and came across shampoo and conditioner from the Honest company. Looks like it is ok, but I remember reading somewhere about orange oil that can act as formaldehyde. Would you recommend...EWG’s List of Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disruptors
Environmental Working Group just released a new report listing a dozen chemicals, how they affect your endocrine system, how you are exposed to them, and some simple suggestions on how to avoid them. The twelve chemicals listed are: BPA Dioxin Atrazine Phthalates...New FDA Regulations Could Put Small Farmers Out of Business
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a set of regulations that, if implemented as written, will negatively affect many small farmers and could put some of them out of business. These proposed regulations fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),...Kitchen Cabinets Certified for Low Formaldehyde Emissions
Question from Toby Zallman Some cabinet Manufacturers (over 100) are ESP certified, which means they adhere to the California standards for plywood emissions of formaldehyde. Does anyone know how good these standards are? We are finding that solid wood cabinets are...Using Sunshine to Disinfect
Question from J in Va Hi Debra, I am interested in learning more about disinfecting with sunshine. I have a few questions: Does sunshine just disinfect clothing/fabrics or is it useful on other objects as well (i.e. plastic, books, etc). How long does something need...Target’s New “Sustainable Products Standard”
Nine months ago, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families asked the top ten retailers to remove one hundred hazardous chemicals from their store shelves. After months of communications from this organization as well as consumer pressure, last week Target announced their...Safe Face Paint
Question from Deanna I have some great homeade recipes for face...Odor from Pine Furniture
Question from Bonnie Johnson I have a pine armoire I have had for 13 years. When I lived in Ca I never noticed the smell but I was forced to close up the room it is in here in MI for a week. When I went into the room the pine smell was very potent. I know it is damper...Toilets Without Antimicrobials
Question from TA I am interested in finding a dual-flush toilet that doesn’t contain any toxic antimicrobial substances. The manufacturers are apparently coating them with antimicrobial substances to make them easier to keep clean, etc. I see that American...
