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Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Film Toxic?

Question from Kristen Conn Hi Debra, I’m wondering about the ingredient Polyvinyl Alcohol Film that is in many dishwasher detergent tabs. (Grab Green, Nellies, If You Care) Labels say it is completely biodegradable but the word “Polyvinyl” leaves me...

Steel Entry Door

Question from Karen Ann Hi Debra, A friend told me that you have a steel door on your house. All the ones i can find have polyurethane foam inside, or are solid steel (prohibitively expensive). Is yours a foam interior door, and do you know what kind of foam it has?...

Felt Furniture Pads

Question from Catherine Triplettt Hi Debra, Hello, I have followed your advice for years-thank you! I recently (one year ago) bought a nice Amish dining set as I have slowly replaced all my questionable furniture and toys with wood and domestic products. My husband...

Chipotle is NOT 100% GMO-Free

7 September 2015 Four months later…Chipotle is being sued in a class action suit claiming that Chipotle has been using GMOs in their food despite advertising that is is GMO-free. Eater: Chipotle Sued for Using GMOs After Declaring It’s Food GMO-Free  ...

Vulcanized Rubber

Question from M Carter Hi Debra, I use hermetic glass jars with glass lids to store dry goods in the pantry. The seal on these is vulcanized rubber. Is there anything to be concerned about with the vulcanized rubber—it doesn’t actually touch the food, but...

Bed Frame

Question from Tania Hi Debra, Hi Debra! I had a quick question for you. We want to buy an affordable bed frame for my son’s mattress. What do you think about this one from Ikea? Many thanks!! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29011673/#/S99019576...

Non-Leaching Stainless Steel

Question from Shelly Pollard Hi Debra, Hi Debra. I’m wondering if you are familiar with S’well bottles. They are made in China although their site claims to be responsibly made there, out of “non-leaching, non-toxic, 18/8 stainless steel” and...

Zippers on Clothing

Question from Stacey Santoro Hi Debra, So I was just washing some new sweatpants for my son, and I saw that both pockets have zippers. I only buy 100% cotton clothing for him, but it never occurred to me that other parts (buttons, zippers) could be an issue. Could the...

Dish Drying Rack

Question from Lauren Carter Hi Debra, I am a big fan of your site and have come here for lots of valuable information on many occasions. I am looking for a dish rack and would prefer to find one that is plastic-free or mostly plastic-free—I have seen stainless...

New homes vs. Older homes

Question from Stacey Santoro Hi Debra, I am looking to find a better neighborhood for my family. I love our house, but our street is right off of a 4 lane, busy, fast moving street. Our house was built in 1985, and it’s a pretty well built home. I also like that...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.