Are These Bed Sheets Safe?
Question from gb Bought a set of wamsutta non organic egyptian cotton 750 count sateen sheets, color is chamise which is a light taupe, do u think this product would have formaldehyde or other harmful dyes? The organic set i purchased in the past is no longer...Is It Dangerous to Live Near Old Coal Mines?
Question from curious We are contemplating purchasing a home and I just found out that the next street over used to be old coal mines a hundred years ago. I believe they refer to them as culm banks. People have been living in the area for hundreds of years, but I was...Nontoxic Products at Ikea
Question from Stacey I went to check out Ikea because of the low prices I see advertised. However, I realized some of the prices are low because a lot of the furniture is made with particleboard. I will purchase some curtains, though, which are made of 100% cotton or...Bonded Marble and Wool Blend Felt
Question from Donna Hi Debra, It seems like I can’t buy anything without worrying about it. I’m trying to do a sports themed kid’s room and found a light fixture made out of bonded marble. Is bonded marble toxic and would it be more so when the light...Coolmax on Mattresses
Question from Coolmax Hey debra, what do you think about coolmax material they put on mattresses? Debra’s Answer According to their website, it’s polyester, made from petroleum. Their whole point is about breathability. Natural fibers breathe naturally....Fire Retardants in Sleeping Pillows, Comforters and Quilts?
Question from natalie Hi Debra, Do pillows, comforters and quilts also have fire retardants in them? I used to think only matresses and mattress pad need to have these flammability requirements. But what is the real life scenario, is it a common practice in USA that...Does Furniture Get Less Toxic Over Time?
Question from Stacey I would like to replace our livingroom furniture which is a leather set from Bernhardt Furniture. I know it contains flame retardents, and hate to see my kids playing on it; however, I can’t afford a new couch made without the chemicals...Nuwave2 Cooktop
Question from natalie How safe is the Nuwave2 cooktop I’m concerned about emissions from this appliance. Thank you Debra’s Answer Has anyone used one of these? It looks great! Haven’t seen one yet. But just want to mention, for all of you who want a...Organic Food Trends From the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal recently ran two articles about organic food: Would Americans Be Better Off Eating a Mostly Organic Diet? followed by A Gap in Organic Food Chain Their coverage about the health benefits of eating organic food was, of course,...
