Clothes from China
Question from Mary Marston In September I will have to use community washing machines for several weeks. Concerned about my favorite clothes picking up odors from the laundry products of others, I bought several pair of inexpensive drawstring pants online for daytime...Nontoxic school uniforms.
Question from Linda Dear Debra, I have scoured the internet looking for school uniforms for my son that are either organic, or at least 100% cotton but untreated with any kind of chemical (the stain-resistant, wrinkle-resistant coatings). I have found organic polo...Whole house air exchanger
Question from Meg I am looking to buy and have installed a whole house air exchanger. Does anyone have any experience with this type of device? We recently moved to Florida and opening the windows for fresh air is miserable during summer. My daughter (age 7) has...Lawn Mowers
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We are looking for a healthy lawn mower that does not put out any fumes. We have a very large yard and not smoothe, along with ditches that my husband mowes. My husband uses our landlords riding lawn mower to mow sometimes. My...MCS and Low-E Glass
Andre Fauteux, Publisher/Editor of La Maison du 21e siecle magazine in Canada, asked me to post this question. Has anyone had symptoms from bad lighting through Low-E* glazings on windows? is there any data or scientific studies on the health impact of Low-E glazings?...The Story of Cosmetics
This new video just came out last week, from the Story of Stuff Project and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. I think most of you reading this blog already know what this video says, but it is a great educational piece for people who don’t already know how toxic...Pesticide Use
Question from -E- Hello Debra, I was hoping you would be to help me better understand the use of pesticides. I recently asked a local farm that provided strawberry picking whether they used pesticides, their response was that “Although they don’t use a...What kind of makeup and shampoo do you use?
Question from Leslie HI Debra, Wondering what kind of makeup you use? And shampoo? I’m familiar with the safe cosmetics website, but it is really difficult to find some of the safer brands in mainstream stores. Curious as to what you use – any tips? Thanks...Carpet Choices
Question from lizpurtell I need new carpeting in my home and am not crazy about the wool carpets I’ve looked at. Any suggestions on carpet choices that don’t offgass? Maybe the best choice in conventional carpeting? Also, whats the best padding to go...
