What Lightbulbs Should I Use?
Question from Dawn Magstadt Hi Debra, Thank you for all you do. Hey, I was wondering, I’ve come upon yet another seemingly simple thing with huge implications, lighting. I’ve been avoiding the light bulb situation and I won’t buy the curly ones...A Sensational Spin on Toxics in Consumer Products
This week there has been a an article going around with the sensational headline: There Are ‘Fracking’ Chemicals In Your Toothpaste, Detergents and Ice cream.” Well, I wanted to know what horribly toxic fracking chemicals were in toothpaste, so I started...GMO Labeling Gaining More Support
Two weeks ago Campbell’s announced their support for mandatory national GMO labeling. See their statement at Why We Support Mandatory National GMO Labeling Also see Campbell’s website www.whatsinmyfood.com, an excellent model for transparency in disclosing...Reclaimed wood dresser
Question from Tania Hi Debra, I wanted to ask what are your thoughts about reclaimed wood. I like this dresser for my young son’s bedroom (he doesn’t have any strong sensitivities) but obviously I wouldn’t want to put something toxic in his bedroom....Voice Over IP vs. Landline
Question from Marie Hi Debra, I currently have an internet and phone bundle through our local cable company. It is completely wired. Our internet is connected via an Ethernet cable and modem. Our phone is connected to a wired telephone modem as well. Are Voice Over IP...Are Sequins Safe?
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, My 5 year old daughter loves to dress up, however, I wonder how safe some of children’s clothing is… She loves the “frilly” skirts made of synthetic materials which I try to avoid. If I do buy her something...Glyphosate Found in 85% of Tested GMO Cotton Personal Hygiene Products
A blog post caught my eye as it passed through my inbox. A new study at the University of La Plata in Argentina found that about 85% of cotton products such as gauze, cotton balls, feminine products like pads and tampons, baby wipes, etc. tested positive for...Leather vs Fabric Sofa
Question from Lynn Hi Debra, I am a mother of three young children attempting to furnish a new home (yikes). My eyes were opened to the toxic chemicals in consumer products when trying to chose a bottle for my first son years ago. I relentlessly read and research the...Toxins of Dawn Dish Detergent
Question from Marie Hi Debra, Hi. I looked on Q&A first, but didn’t see anything. How do I tell a friend that her fragranced Dawn dish detergent is toxic? (It smelled up her kitchen and contaminated my clothes and hair.) Is there a list somewhere of its...
