Local Ordinances Protect Communities from Toxics
Yes, you can do something to protect your local community from toxics. “Since 1998, more than 125 municipalities have passed ordinances that explicitly put their citizens’ rights ahead of corporate interests, despite the existence of state and federal laws...Termite Tenting Without Chloropicrin
Question from HEG During a recent home inspection I asked the termite inspector if tenting without the use of chloropicrin was possible. I was under the impression that it had to be added as a warning agent at the beginning of the tenting process, mandated by law. But...Non-Toxic Glazing Compound Product?
Question from KS936899 Dear Green Living Q & A blog: Does anyone know of a 100% non-toxic glazing compound or similar type of product used specifically to install a new double paned window pane in a window frame that is truly reliable? Debra’s Answer First...Sprite shower filter using Chlorgon
Question from guspvt Hi Debra! I’m intending to purchase a shower filter and I came accross one brand, called Sprite ( http://www.spritewater.com/showerx.htm ). It utilizes KDF & Chlorgon as the filtering media. I did a little researching and learned that...Non-toxic Carpet for Cars?
Question from Sam Hi Debra and GL Members, We’ve been having some problems with our car since suffering a leak which has contaminated the carpet. We are looking to have the car remediated and the carpet removed. Once the car is cleaned we’d like to try and...Polyurethane Cement Caulking
Question from lulas.mommy Our landlord used a polyurethane cement caulking in our bedroom without telling us the product she used until 3 days after. We stayed downstairs but hhad central air on at night. The room had the window open the first day and a fan venting...Getting Rid Of Cock Roaches And Other Bugs
Question from wfan66 I have read that using boric acid is toxic and it should not be used, is this true or not? What other things should i use and how should i apply each one of the things that are recommended? I need it because i have a servere roach and bug problem...Reverse Osmosis Filter with a Glass Tank
Question from karl Debra, Do you or any of your readers know about a Reverse Osmosis Filter with a glass tank? I’d like to buy a RO filter but I don’t feel OK with the water that was filtered to be stored in a plastic or stainless steel tank, as I know...Elastilon for wood flooring underlay and adhesive
Question from HEG Has anyone had any experience using “Elastilon” as a wood flooring underlay and adhesive? It appears to be a padding that you can put under new wood flooring that also has an adhesive layer for the wood to stick to, thus eliminating the...
