Natamycin in Cheese
Question from Orsolya Csobi-Szabo Hi Debra, Do you consider Natamycin as a safe natural mold inhibitor used / added to most of the cheese products? Thank you so much. Debra’s Answer Well, first thing is that it’s on the Whole Foods Market Unacceptable...Glass tea kettle and thermos
Question from TA Hi Debra, I’m wondering if you or your readers have any recommendations for glass (or other non-toxic) tea kettles and a thermos. I was using a stainless steel electric kettle from Hamilton Beach, but it stopped working. It boiled water very...What is Viscose?
Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, What is viscose and is it somewhat safe to wear? I have found many t shirts made of this fabric and even bed sheets. Debra’s Answer Viscose is a brownish solution obtained by treating cellulose from plants with sodium...FTC Takes Action Against Paint Companies for False Claims Regarding VOCs
Paint Companies Settle FTC Charges That They Misled Consumers; Claimed Products Are Emission- and VOC-free and Safe for Babies and other Sensitive Populations Orders require companies to show paint emits no harmful chemicals at the time paint is applied when...New Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics 2017
“With the relaunch of the Guide, we have focused on measuring elimination of hazardous chemicals from both the product itself and manufacturing.” Samsung Trails Behind Apple in New Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics Average Grade Across 17...My Visit to the Naturepedic GOTS Certified Organic Mattress Factory
Read my post on the Naturepedic blog Understanding the Global Organic Textile Standard “Organic Mattress” Certification for more information about the GOTS standard and certification. On 6 September 2017 I visited the Naturepedic mattress factory in...Public Health Officer Says “New Homes Burning Create Toxic Ash”
That’s the San Francisco skyline off in the distance. Click on the image to see an amazing collection of photos of our smoky skies here. When you click through the first image on the photo gallery is a woman with a scarf over her face. Just click on the right...Choosing the Right Face Mask for Smokey Skies
Debra and Larry wearing EnviroKlenz Face Masks I’ve been living about 10 miles from one of the largest California fires ever for the past nine days now. It has produced a tremendous amount of smoke and ash all over the San Francisco Bay area, but especially right here...Need Recommendation for Unscented Soap for Hand Washables
Question from Carol Hi Debra, What unscented soaps or detergents have canaries found tolerable to wash hosiery and hand washable delicates? I used to use the old formula ivory dish soap, but that has not been available for ages. Debra’s Answer Readers,...
