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Sassis Organic Clothing
Casual clothing made from organic cotton (even the label and thread are organic cotton). For women, children, and maternity. Simple basic designs in various solid colors, including tops, skirts, dresses, pants and shorts. Sizes XS to XL. Woman owned and operated, and...
Where can I buy nontoxic checks?
Question from Mary I would like to order checks that are odorless, or at least, nontoxic. Suggestions please. Debra's Answer I've listed the major suppliers of checks made from recycled paper using soy-based inks on the Checks page of Debra's List. Soy-based ink is...
Outdoor Dining Set
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I just bought an outdoor dining set, but am now having second thoughts if I want my children eating/sitting on it. The table is "resin wood with white paint finish," and the chairs are "steel/iron tube with white powdercoat finish" and...
Living With Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS)
Today my guest is biochemist Richard H. Conrad PhD. From his home in Hawaii, Richard does consulting by phone for individuals, architects, builders, and corporations on the subject of reducing chemical and EMF exposures in homes and workplaces. He aim is to both keep healthy people healthy and help people with multiple chemical sensitivities and electromagnetic hypersensitivities. Today we’ll be talking about the nature of electromagnetic hypersensitivities, how to prevent them, and how to live with them if you have them. Richard was raised in New Jersey, and won a couple of national science awards while in high school.After graduating from Brandeis University, he obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Johns Hopkins University in 1968. Richard spent some time in the Biochemistry Department at Cornell University and was an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. One of his many interests led him to spend a number of years experimenting with different ways of disinfecting his swimming pool and hot tub. During this time he developed and patented ozone generation equipment for purifying water (where he met my father, who was also working in this field). In addition to his consulting, Richard’s website has many papers and links related to MCS and EHS. www.conradbiologic.com
Earth Creations Clothing
Clothing for everyone in the family, made from a "hemp/organic cotton blend has wonderful durability and gets softer every time you wash it," with eco-friendly dyes."We strive to create high-quality, eco-friendly clothing in a sustainable manner, and make something...
Recommended Caulks?
Question from di Has anyone tried any of the other Eco-Bond caulks besides the multi-purpose version? I have MCS and need a non-toxic version. I'm needing to do caulking again and prefer to not need to paint it in some areas. If not, what brand do you use? The elmer's...
Bed Sheets
Question from Nancy Carew Hi – I am in despair trying to find bed sheets I can tolerate. I have one set we are using that is just about threadbare and patched in several places (it is an old cotton set I have had for years). I have ordered Garnet Hill percale sheets,...
How Safe is a “Poron Footbed”?
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I found some UGG Australia leather shoes that I like, however, they are also made with a "PORON/EVA footbed." Do you think this PORON is safe in shoes, or would you not recommend shoes with this cushioning? Thank you! Debra's Answer...
How To Dress Without Toxics and Still Have Style
Today my guest is Greta Eagan, eco ambassador, writer, stylist, conscious living expert, and author of Wear No Evil: How to Change the World with Your Wardrobe. We’re going to be talking about toxics in textiles and how to have “style + sustainability without sacrifice.”
Shortly after graduating from the London College of Fashion, Greta founded fashionmegreen.com, a sustainable fashion awareness project- now a popular blog. Both the author and her blog have become leading sources for information on sustainable style, green beauty, and eco-chic decor. Greta has contributed to publications in print and online, including Glamour, Lucky and the Huffington Post, and has collaborated with brands such as Kate Spade, Eileen Fisher, The Outnet, Refinery29, and many more. She has made TV appearances for eco-fashion and beauty segments, hosted Aspen Fashion Week for Outdoor Television, and been both a panel and keynote speaker at conferences around the world including SXSW Eco. www.fashionmegreen.com | www.gretaeagan.com
Toxics and Trees
My guest today is Shannon Smith, Communications and User Voice at Ecosia.org, a search engine that helps the environment by planting trees as you search the web. We’ll be talking about how trees create clean air and our our the air pollution we create harms trees. Ecosia is a search engine that plants trees when users search the web. The social business has already raised over $1.5 million for rainforest protection since its founding in December 2009. By donating 80% of its ad income to a tree planting program in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, Ecosia aims to have the highest positive impact on the environment per dollar. The Berlin-based start-up neutralises all CO2 emissions related to its search as well as publishing donation receipts online – its promise to the two million monthly Ecosia users, who are proving that small changes can have a big impact. Former journalist and writer Shannon Smith has liaised between users, partners and team members since 2010 to build Ecosia into a movement for sustainable change. She is a Texas native. www.ecosia.org
