Do You Need to Change Your HVAC Filter?
Last week I finally changed my HVAC filter and it made so much difference that I had to tell you about this. Just to be clear, an HVAC filter removes dust and other particles from the air. It has nothing to do with removing toxic gasses (for toxic gasses you need...Lightweight Non-Toxic Dinner Plate
Question from Carol Hi Debra, I’ve been using melamine for dinner plates, but I worry that they’re toxic. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. I need a lightweight plate because I have RSI and some disc trouble. What would you recommend? I couldn’t find...Pure Rooms
Question from Patricia Hi Debra, I continue to reference your website as the go to place for info on MCS safe products. Thank you! I was wondering if you had ever heard of these allergen – free Pure Rooms? They use a multiple step process to clean and purify hotel...Nightstand from Room and Board
Question from Sue Hi Debra, I found a Zen style nightstand I love at Room and Board. It’s walnut veneer over plywood and MDF (argh) so I called them to inquire. They told me all of their products have 0 VOC’s by the time they leave the warehouse, meet California...Dinnerware
Question from Dianne Hi Debra, Do you know if Villeroy and Boch fine china and bone china is safe to use or has too much lead content? Debra’s Answer I don’t know off hand. But instead of me finding out, I’ll tell you how to find out so you can check any china...Kitchen and Bathroom Towels
Question from Sicili Hi Debra, Will you please tell me what type of towels you use in the kitchen and bathroom? Like for doing dishes, taking baths and drying off. Do you use non organic 100% cotton towels of different colors or do you stick to GOTS certified ? I am...Wal-Mart Responds to Consumer Demands by Requiring Manufacturers to Remove Some Toxic Chemicals from Products Sold at Their Stores
In 2013, Wal-Mart asked it’s suppliers to reduce certain toxic chemicals from personal care, cleaning, and beauty products and promote alternatives. The program affects about 90,000 items from 700 manufacturers. Last week, Wal-Mart announced the chemicals on the list...America’s First Nontoxic City
Read this inspiring story about how the city of Irvine, California got pesticides reduced in public places. Anyone can do this anywhere, for any chemical. Let’s get going with this everywhere. OC WEEKLY: How Irvine Became SoCal’s First Non-toxic City NONTOXIC IRVINE...Can Water Make You Fat?
The cover of First for Women on magazine racks this week says THE NEW WATER CURE Oxford University researcher confirm drinking H2O speeds weight loss by 550% But 95% of women don’t see results because the water they’re drinking is slowing their thyroid ...
