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Non toxic ways to stop squeaking door hinges and wooden floors
Question from Lynn Hi Debra, What might you recommend to stop squeaky metal door hinges ? I am chemically sensitive so not using 3-in-1 oil and silicone spray that would linger for weeks in my bedroom. Graphite powder I tried squirting into the very thin entry points...
RV Options for MCS
Question from Cathy Hello Debra, Perhaps you or your readers can provide feedback and suggestions on the topic of RV's. I have tried to do research online and by physically going through, or attempting such, a number of RV's, and I am still in process of doing that....
IKEA Morgongava Mattress
Question from LC Hi Debra, I love your site and find all of your information so helpful!!! Thanks so much for taking time to answer readers' questions! My husband and I are hoping to replace our memory foam mattress as soon as possible. We really like the feel of the...
Schleich Animal Figurines
Question from TA Hi Debra, Could you tell me whether you think these Schleich animal figures are safe for young children? My child is beyond the age of putting things into his mouth, but I am still curious about whether this type of plastic is safe for play. They say...
How Endocrine Disruptors Disrupt Our Endocrine Systems
Toxicologist Steven G. Gilbert, PhD, DABT, a regular guest who is helping us understand the toxicity of common chemicals we may be frequently exposed to. Dr. Gilbert is Director and Founder of the Institute of Neurotoxicology and author of A Small Dose of Toxicology- The Health Effects of Common Chemicals.
He received his Ph.D. in Toxicology in 1986 from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, is a Diplomat of American Board of Toxicology, and an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington. His research has focused on neurobehavioral effects of low-level exposure to lead and mercury on the developing nervous system. Dr. Gilbert has an extensive website about toxicology called Toxipedia, which includes a suite of sites that put scientific information in the context of history, society, and culture. www.toxipedia.org
Developing a Toxic Free Toy
My guest today is Jim Barber, a Managing Partner at MWB Toy, LLC, a startup toy company based in Danbury, CT. We’ll be talking about how MWB Toy is developing a line of toxic-free toys under the Luke’s Toy Factory brand name. Luke is Jim’s son, and the toy designer. These toys will be made in the USA with sustainable and safe materials. With 85% of the world’s toys produced in China and a slew of quality & safety issues in recent years, Luke’s Toy Factory set out to create sustainable, competitively priced toys made in the US. These toys will utilize organic by-products of industrial farming and industrial manufacturing operations, and never use paint!. Moreover, by eliminating overseas shipping from China they cut down on their carbon footprint and reduce pollution that results from transportation.. Jim is the owner of Jim Barber Studio, Inc, a well known still life photography studio that counts over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies as clients. His work has won many awards for advertising and annual report photography. He is also a judge of the ARC awards, the premier worldwide award competition for the annual report industry. Kickstarter project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lukesfty/ecotruck-made-from-safe-organic-materials-in-the-u
Stockmar Watercolor Paints, and Choosing Art Supplies for Toddler
Question from TA Could you give me any pointers for evaluating the safety of art supplies for my toddler? It seems that many products are considered "non-toxic" on the label, but they are made from petrochemicals. My toddler is pretty good about not eating these kinds...
Piggy Paint Nail Polish
Question from TA Could you give your opinion about whether Piggy Paint nail polish is truly non-toxic? www.piggypaint.com/ Debra's Answer I'm correcting this post on 10 April 2016 after a reader pointed out an error I had made. Below is the corrected version. At...
Kitchen Sprayer hose
Question from di I recently bought a replacement for my kitchen sink faucet, including the sprayer. The sprayer hose smells very bad. From my experience in buying shower replacement head with a hose attached, this takes forever to off-gas. I have some hanging in my...
Are Organic Cotton Innerspring Mattresses Hard Like Cotton Futons?
Question from andie Just found out about the EOS mattress, and others (Essentials) from Naturepedic. My question is: do you think the organic cotton batting (which is normally very firm) would be 'softened' any, by the springs in the system? Their website is terrific...
