Wool and Cashmere Sweaters
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I’ve seen some merino wool and cashmere sweaters that I would like to purchase. However, I wonder if these sweaters are safe, or do I have to worry about any kind of “finish” or treatment on such “natural”...Organic Fast Food Restaurant to Open in Miami
Inspired by his son’s battle with Type 1 diabetes, NBA All-Star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, a cooking show host, are opening Grown, an organic fast food restaurant in Miami in March. If you want to visit: 8211 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, Florida MIAMI HERALD: Ray Allen...Is My Flooring Toxic?
Question from Michelle Hi Debra, I have purchased, but not installed, morning star bamboo flooring. Now I’m reading that’s it’s possibly toxic, but cannot find any I formation on the product online. I was just wondering if you could direct me where...Skin Absorption of Aluminum from Aluminum Oxide Finish on Flooring?
Question from Sarah Padron Hi Debra, Hello, I was wondering if you know about the prefiniahed hardwood floors that have been treated with aluminum oxide. Can children, and adults, absorb the tixins through the skin? And would it be problematic? Thanks. Debra’s...Affordable Nontoxic Carpet
Question from Richard Hi Debra, Thank’s for keeping up the great website. I have a question about carpet. I’m planning on renting some space in a commercial building. The custom is to use carpeting in the hallways and office spaces. It’s understood...Lumber Liquidators
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that certain types of laminate flooring made by Lumber Liquidators have a greater risk of causing cancer or other health problems than previously thought. I would just like to add two things. One is that this...Is Air Pollution Making You Fat?
A new study—appearing in the March issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) —found laboratory rats who breathed Beijing’s highly polluted air gained weight and experienced cardio-respiratory and metabolic...Luggage
Question from Sally S Hi Debra, I have been all over the internet and dug through archives, but am having little results looking for luggage. It seems that even those touting ʻeco friendlyʻ are really a typical derailment of fact. If it is made of recycled materials,...Bamboo Charcoal “Air Fresheners”
Question from Elizabeth Hi Debra, I have been reading a lot about Bamboo Charcoal “air fresheners” lately. The products supposedly remove odors, moisture, viruses, VOCs,etc. A 200 gram bag is supposed to be good for a 90 square foot area. I am interested...
