Some 3D Printing Materials Are Toxic
When 3-D printers were first announced, I questioned how toxic the materials might be that are used to make the 3-D objects. Now a new study shows that the materials are toxic to fish embryos and may be toxic to other animals [that would include humans] This was...Giving Thanks to Beatrice Trum Hunter
When I first started doing my toxics work—more than 30 years ago—one of the only authors writing about things natural was Beatrice Trum Hunter. She was the author of the first natural foods cookbook in the United States and has published more than 30 books on food,...Dining stools – Metal vs Wood
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am trying to decide which counter stools to purchase and basically want the style that is safest/least toxic for my children. I saw some stools at Crate and Barrel which I liked. One stool style is made of “anodized...Eye Drops And Eyelid Cleaners
Question from Bri Hi Debra, Hi – do you know of any safe, non-toxic eye drops or eyelid cleansers? According to Good Guide the name brands contain ‘banned’ ingredients! Is there a safe way to clean eyelids and eyelashes (even baby shampoo was found...Patent Leather
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, Is patent leather the same as regular leather in terms of toxicity? I saw a pair of black patent leather shoes and regular leather shoes that I liked and wondered if the leather is the same in terms of treatment/toxicity. Does it matter...Mercury Glass
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I was shopping at Pottery Barn and noticed that they have many decorative items made of “mercury glass.” One mercury glass item has an “antiqued silver finish,” and another item states that it is made with a...De-Cat Apartment
Question from Corrina Hi Debra, We have tenants who are the most wonderful people and would be so disappointed if they had to move. One of them has a cat allergy. The previous tenant had a cat and we have a cat in our apartment dowstairs. All summer he had no symptoms...New Study Finds Toxic Ingredients in Nail Polish Can Leach Through Your Nails and Into Your Bloodstream
I’ve been saying for years that there are no safe nail polishes. And yet, still I find nail polishes that say they “don’t contain the big 5 toxic chemicals so they are OK.” I just heard this again over the weekend from a woman selling nail polish at a street fair. But...Long-banned Chemicals Still in Paint, Contaminating Chicago’s Air
Hundreds of pounds of toxic PCBs, banned in the ’70s, taint Chicago’s air each year; sources include paints still sold on the market October 21, 2015 By: Brian Bienkowski Environmental Health News More than 400 pounds of toxic PCBs are emitted to Chicago’s air...
