Question from  Liz I am not supposed to wear a face mask due to a serious medical condition, but my doctor won't let me in the office without one (not to mention the grocery store). Have you found any masks made with safe material that are easy to breath in? I've...

Question from Pia are coffee pods safe to use? also what is the safest coffee maker ? Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any automatic coffee makers that do not have plastic internal parts.  Here are some safe coffee makers: Chemex Pour Over Coffee Maker Stainless Steel...

I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article including Amazon Affiliates.    Choosing safe cookware is an important part of creating a non-toxic, healthy home.  After all, cookware comes in contact with the food we eat, often for...

A reader recently asked me to look into a playground mulch product to determine its toxicity.  I’d like to share the results with you because I think it will be helpful to anyone trying to decide what material to use for their outdoor playsets but also because it is a...

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Last week I wrote about the toxicity of silicone and revealed that while research is still limited, studies show that silicone does leach potentially harmful chemicals into food, particularly at temperatures above 300°.  Following the precautionary principle, I...

Silicones are made from silicon, a naturally-occurring element that is abundant in sand.  However, in order to make silicon available for industrial processes, it's heated to very high temperatures and reacted with fossil-fuel derived hydrocarbons.1 This may explain...

Polyethylene is the most widely produced commodity plastic and it is primarily used for packaging.  Some common forms of polyethylene are: Low-density polyethylene LDPE is a flexible material that is used in food storage bags, trash and grocery bags, toys, and...

Polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic (after polyethylene) and it is often used in packaging and labeling. Polypropylene is very similar to polyethylene but has greater resistance to heat, which is why it is often used for food packaging...

I regularly see healthy-living experts touting the use of houseplants to clean indoor air.  Unfortunately, most research does not support this claim.  I have a lot of plants in my home because I appreciate their aesthetic value.  I hope that they contribute some small...