New Database Lets You Report Toxic Products to The Consumer Products Safety Commission
A new service at SaferProducts.gov allows you to report toxic products to the Consumer Products Safety Commission online, and lets you search for and read reports on specific products of interest to you. It lets you search by popular categories or specific your own...Do You Know Where Your Honey Comes From?
Here’s an article about “honey laundering” and how some honeys may not be as pure as they seem: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/honey-laundering-the-sour-side-of-natures-golden-sweetener/article1859410/ Another reason why you...New USDA Label for Products Made from Renewable Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new official label for certified “biopreferred” products that will start appearing on products in the next few months. The idea is to help environmentally conscious consumers find “certified...Safe Silverware
Question from blythegraves What are some alternatives to stainless steel silverware and recommended companies/brands that produce them? I use wooden utensils to cook with but I’m looking for daily silverware to replace the typical stainless steel ones....Women’s dresses and men’s suits
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, My husband and I are trying to find some dressy clothes for me and him. For me, a dress or skirt, possibly knee length, calf length or ankle length. I don’t know what size I wear, maybe an 8, I don’t know, I know my...Palm wax or Beeswax
Question from lindaann36 Could you please tell me which candle would be safer to burn, Palm wax candles or Beeswax candles. Thanks Debra’s Answer In my opinion, they would be about the same. Add...How to Avoid GMO food
Question from GJ can you imagine the impact if every one of us grew our own 100% certified organic garden? (http://www.gardenguides.com/599-starting-first-vegetable-garden.html) It is estimated that about 75 percent of processed foods sold in the U.S. contain at least...Cleaning HVAC coils with high heat steam
Question from Reenie Hi Debra, I’ve shared your site with many in our area. My comment and question has to do with clean HVAC coils. There is a company in Tallahassee FL called Rejuvenair that has gotten positive media publicity about this method. Yet I continue...Diapering
Question from citigirl Hi Debra, I’m researching cloth diapering and am overwhelmed. Clearly the best option is cotton diapers with a wool cover, but wool is expensive, needs extra care, isn’t good for long car rides, and is not so friendly for...
