Polyurethane Coating On A Bag
Question from Elizabeth M. Hi Debra, Thank you for your informative site. I have a question that i am hoping you can answer. I bought a small metallic bag from old navy about 8 years ago and it has been in storage. I pulled it out and the coating has started to peel....Lead-free Dinnerware
Question from Teresa Venatta Hi Debra, We are in the market for dinnerware and was wondering about the safety of Crate and Barrels Roulette Blue Band dinnerware. We like the look, just want to make sure it’s a safer option for families…(it was made in Portugal...Taco Bell and Pizza Hut to Remove Artificial Colors and Flavors
An article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal announces that the fast food chains Taco Bell and Pizza Hut plan to remove artificial colors and flavorings from their food. Taco Bell is aiming to replace the ingredients with natural alternatives by year-end. They...Decomposed Granite
Question from Paula Finn Hi Debra, Thanks again for all you do! Would you be concerned about landscaping with decomposed granite? It may contain crystalline silica, which I believe is carcinogenic to breathe. Debra’s Answer I wouldn’t be concerned about...Foam in Stool Seat
Question from Stacey Santoro Hi Debra, I saw a stool in Pottery Barn that I really liked; however, the seat is made of a padded leather seat. I called the main contact number, and of course they did not have detailed information other than that the seat is made of...Think Those Chemicals Have Been Tested?
I remember, more than thirty years ago, when I believed that if a product was sold in a store it was safe. Because the government wouldn’t allow a product that harmed consumers to be sold. Nothing is further from the truth. Here’s an article from the New...Lumber Liquidators Tumbles After Selling Toxic Flooring
I find it very interesting that Lumber Liquidators is having troubles after a story on 60 minutes reported the store was selling flooring that emitted excessing formaldehyde. There is now a federal investigation going on, their stock has fallen dramatically, their CEO...Plant Air Purifier
Question from Noel Kehrlein Hi Debra, Do you know anything about this product? www.plantairpurifier.com Thanks. Debra’s Answer This air purifier sounds doubtful to me. Here’s their explanation. The Plant Air Purifier uses a common houseplant to clean the...Lyocell in Clothing
Question from Lanet Morales Hi Debra, I recently went to H&M since they are coming out with more of the natural fiber clothing like cotton, linen…. There is an organic cotton line (SUSTAINABLE-CONSCIOUS) which I notice is sometimes mix of 50% organic cotton...
