Pet Poop
Question from LFD Hi there, I think it is great that pet poop bags are biodegradable, BUT, do they biodegrade in the anaerobic conditions of a landfill? If not, where would you put the waste in order to biodegrade? Or what do you do with cat litter? It is my...Are eco-friendly cars toxic?
Question from LR Hi. I’m writing for a friend that is chemically sensitive (I am also) and has also had a masectomy because of breast cancer 3 years ago. She is very environmentally conscious and wants to get a 2009 Prius from the factory. I am very concerned...Pesticide Use On Imported Organic Clothes
Question from Irene I bought organic cotton clothes from a reputable company and the smell was awful – a strong poisonous smell. I washed and soaked the items, but the smell did not diminish and is likely oil based as the smell also got onto all other clothes in...Stained Glass Lamps
Question from ch Hi Debra, Do you know if a stained glass lamp would be harmful in regards to it’s lead content? I have had to throw out some store bought lampshades because of the toxic smell they gave off when the lamp was on. So, I am now looking for...Laundry soap for MCS?
Question from LW I had started using the Seventh Generation Ultra Free & Clear Natural 2X Concentrate Laundry Liquid. The ingredients listed on the website are: Aqua (water), sodium laureth sulfate, coconut alcohol ethoxylate & glycerin (plant-derived...Prana Sleep
Question from Dani Hello Debra, I am researching Prana Sleep matteresses. I wonder if Prana Sleep matteresses are as environmental friendly as the company claims them to be? Are they free of toxins? Thanks, Debra’s Answer I took a look at Prana Sleep mattresses...Polypropylene food containers
Question from CP Debra, In an effort not to use canned products, I have tried to switch to pacific soups which are in cartons. Here is the description of their cartons. Are these material safe? Similarly, I love tuna fish in the pouches. Are the material in tuna...Soy lecithin safety?
Question from KK Hi Debra, I try to limit my soy consumption because of the phytoestrogens and I have read that the grade of soy used in processed foods such as nutrition bars is not of a high quality and actually leftover product. Unfortunately, I have found soy...Stevia and dizziness?
Question from Suzie Peppard Dear Debra, I had an experience with dizziness a few months ago, and it happened to be at a time when I used ALOT of stevia for sweetening. I made lemonade almost every day with it. Then a friend made a comment about stevia possibly causing...
