Bite Guards
Question from Kathleen Any recommendations or warnings about OTC and custom-made (by dentist) bite guards? I know to avoid phthalates (hence methyl acrylate), formalhehyde, and BPA. No one seems to even report BPB. And I’m guessing there’s a bunch of...Plastic Bins and Hairbrush
Question from Stacy 1) Does PET plastic containers offgas? I have the plastic in my car and can get hot. 2) What do you think of the Wetbrush materials? It says nylon66 (which is fine) but what about the epoxy tips? Lisa’s Answer PET does offgass but minimally as...Washing Clothing in Unfiltered Water
Question from James My house uses city water i cant afford the pure effect whole home filter at the moment but i was wondering is their another way i can wash my clothes safely without worrying about any vocs,chemcicals getting in my clothes especially the organic...Plastics Used to Make Telephones
The other day one of my consulting clients asked me a question about the plastics used to make telephones. In the process of researching this, I came across this article: http://www.telephonecollecting.org/Bobs%20phones/Pages/Essays/Plastics.htm It gives the materials...Sink Repair
Question from Jade My young daughter accidentally cracked my bathroom porcelain sink. It’s a very small crack so I would like to repair it over having it replaced but the products I’m finding are all very toxic. I suffer from Environmental Sensitivity Illness so a...Vinyl Flooring
Question from Liberty Looking for your opinion for safety on the LifeProof Vinyl Plank Flooring, which claims to be both phthalate-free and formaldehyde-free, and Cali LVP flooring, which is supposed to be no voc odor free vinyl flooring. Lisa’s Answer Check out The...Insulation
Question from Maggie Typically we have used fiberglass insulation. Son is building a Tiny house and researching a good insulation I’m finding very mixed information…alot of it depending on what they are trying to sell. although hard at time to...Teflon EcoElite
Question from Tricia Hi – thanks so much for this service. I’ve been searching for eco/health friendly outdoor gear and recently came across Teflon EcoElite as a new waterproof coating. Have you heard about this or know anything about it? Seems to have...Water Bottles for Kids at School
Question from Sarah Hello! Thanks for your dedication and helpful research. I’ve enjoyed your website for many years. What is the best water bottle to send to school with kids (first grade)? I know that I could send a Life Factory but worried about glass and having it...
