roof off-gassing
Question from HEG I am in negotiations to purchase a home in Miami. The only downside that we can tell about the house is that it has a 17-year-old roof, and will therefore likely need to be replaced in the next several years, especially due to the fact that we live...Silicone food storage/cooking
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I purée foods for my infant and discovered the Beaba Baby food freezer tray to store small portions in the freezer. The tray is made of silicone, and I am wondering how safe is silicone to store my baby’s food. Does it...Residues From Gas and Oil Heat in Old Houses
Question from Tracy W I have MCS and am thinking about buying a new house and having it remodeled with non-toxic, MCS friendly materials. Many homes have gas or oil heating systems, especially older homes. Is it okay to consider those homes with the idea that I will...Polyurethane foam furniture
Question from SVE Hi Debra, I’m very sensitive to polyurethane foam in furniture. I experience a definite reaction while sitting in a chair with polyurethane foam. Do you know if polyurethane foam emits fumes? I’m now wondering if I need to avoid breathing...Ecolution Cookware
Question from edumommy I am starting to convert all my cookware over to safe pans. I picked up 2 pans today made by “ecolution” that claim to be PFOA free. They are aluminum however. Have you heard of these and do you know if they are ok to use? Also have...iWater Shower Filter
Question from guspvt Hi Debra! Have you ever seen or heard about iWater Shower Filter (http://www.myiwater.com)? According to the manufacturer, it is a “shower purification system with ion technology that supercharges the water with anti-oxidant ions and reduces...I have MCS and need to install a “safe” subfloor and floor
Question from Susan50 Hello Debra and folks: I am in the process of doing a renovation to my bedroom which is a basement bedroom that became moldy and unusable after water got in the home. I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and am looking for building materials that will...Non Toxic Sleep Masks
Question from vta canary Does anyone know a good unscented eye mask? I would like to find a good non-toxic eye mask for sleeping. I can not tolerate most of the fragrances that are in normal eye masks (ie lavender) The street light coming in my bedroom is bright and I...Xtrema Coookware
Question from Doreen55 Dear Debra, After buying $500.00 of xtrema cookware after reading about it on your website I found out through the Project on Emerging Technologies that the product is made with nanoparticles in the glaze. Since nanoparticles are the last thing...
