New Legislation Aims to End Product Labeling and Right-to-Know for Toxics
I just learned this morning that on June 6, 2018, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the inaccurately labeled “Accurate Labels Act.” The bill is designed to comprehensively preempt the ability...Safe Hotels for MCS
Question from Milena Hi Debra, Glad to find this website. I recently got married to a man who suffers from MCS in a very severe way. We want to travel, to any place in the world, to have some vacations. Do you know any hotels we could be using, anywhere? Thank you!!!...Which Of These Unscented Dish Soaps Would You Use?
Question from Sicili Hi Debra, I was wondering if you could please tell me which one of the three dishliquids you would use if you were choosing between , Better Life unscented, Attitude fragrance free and Seventh Generation free and clear? Thank you so much for your...Mercury in Orthotics
Question from Cindy Hi Debra, I have been wearing orthotics in my shoes for the past 5 years. Recently, I found out that the owner of the company could no longer provide his orthotics, because the rubber in the middle layer of this product contains mercury, and has...A Tale of Three Bagels
...Linen Sheets + Making the Bed
As you may know, Larry and I moved across the country from Florida last September. Last week we accomplished the momentous milestone of moving to a storage unit half the size, so I thought I’d celebrate by looking for my linen sheets. Turned out they were in a...UPF/UV Coating on Clothing
Question from Dean Hi Debra, Are you aware of any health dangers posed by UPF/UV treatments on clothing? Thanks! Debra’s Answer First let me explain what this is. You’ve probably heard of SPF with regard to sunscreen. That stands for Sun Protection Factor...Polyester-free Umbrella
Question from Sue in TX Hi Debra, I am allergic to polyester. I used to be able to buy nylon umbrellas from Totes, but they switched to 100% polyester (at least I have not been able to find an existing Totes umbrella, at this time, that is not 100% polyester). I have...Winter Coat
Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, I have an old winter coat I have been using for years that is finally going bye bye. I need to replace it with a new one but have not had much luck over the years. I am allergic to down. Anyone have any luck with this? Debra’s...
