Searching for green jewellery cleaner
Question from sathia Madam Debrylynn, I am from India. I like the most “Green living”. Its really amazing to see a person living green for almost 23 years. I just have a question. Is there any green jewelry cleaner that cleans and removes tarnish on Gold...EcoSpun Fabric
Question from jemcconaughy Dear Debra, I am curious to know your opinion on EcoSpun Fabrics, polyester fleece made from recycled water bottles. Are they harmful in anyway? Could a baby or child be harmed in anyway from wearing clothing made from these fabrics? Bedding...I’m Confused About Cookware
Question from -E- Hi Debra! I’ve been reading through your blogs posted on Cookware and have to say I’m confused. I know Cast Iron is the best but its just way to heavy! On your Cookware & Bakeware section you have stated for the items that are made...Garden Weedmats/Statuary
Question from Cheryl3 Hi all, Weeds seeming impossible, I ‘m considering trying a polypropylene weed mat and wondering if it’s considered safe. The only problem I can see might be whatever it is colored with (black). Compost no longer seems to block the...Nontoxic Shoes
Question from SVE Dear Debra, Synthetic shoes (New Balance) may be a problem for me. I can’t seem to find very many “non-toxic” shoes online (such as hemp, etc.). Leather would be OK but the foot beds and soles are made from so many substances....FDA tests lipsticks, finds lead in all
There has been an article going around about lead in lipstick. It’s true, there is, according to the FDA. Here is the official FDA webpage on lead in lipsticks: Lipstick and Lead: Questions and Answers. It lists all the lipsticks tested, and the amount of lead...EWG Rates Sunscreens for 2010
Environmental Working Group assessed 1,400 sunscreen products, including beach and sports lotions, sprays and creams, moisturizers, make-up and lip balms, and ended up warning consumers “not to depend on any sunscreen for primary protection from the sun’s...CNN: Toxic Childhood
Last week, CNN aired a whole hour special called “Toxic Childhood,” which exposed toxic chemicals children are being exposed to and their health effects. Nothing new that I and others haven’t been writing about for years, my point here is only to...Chemicals — Good and Bad
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, I have a question. I thought all chemicals were bad for us and my husband says no, that there are some chemicals that are good for us. Which is it? And if there are some chemicals that are good for us, which are they? Thank you...
