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Radioactive Scrap Metal Coming to a Consumer Product Near You
Question from Gigi Debra, Thank you again for expertise, skill and wisdom. Regarding stainless steel, now we have another threat that is nearly unimanginable. The DoD is proposing that they to sell 14,000 tons of radioactive scrap metal from government nuclear sites...
Crazy As a Loom Weaving Studio
One-of-a-kind area rugs, handwoven using leftover products of the textile industry, old blue jeans, and millends. She will also make rugs to order using your own fabric. Also bags and totes, stuffed monkeys, and an everchanging variety of handwovens shawls, baby...
Swanson Soapworks
I found this soapmaker at my local farmer's market and was immediately drawn by the artistry of the simle swirls on the edge of each soap bar--akin to the swirl of frosting on top of a cake. Then I learned they make their soaps with a vegetable-based blend of water,...
Uncle Harry’s Natural Products
Here's something completely different in bodycare products: "Hand crafted products with natural native ingredients by Uncle Harry, based on traditional recipes from native cultures." These are traditional body care products and remedies with "absolutely no toxic...
Does Vitamix have BPA?
Question from K Hill If polycarbonate leaches BPA, then what about the Vitamix container? Debra's Answer Since late 2007, all of the Vitamix containers and lids are BPA-free (since Model 5200). If you have an older Vitamix you can swap out the container and lid for a...
Insulating Spray Foam for Windows
Question from Dierdre Can you suggest an insulating spray foam product I can use around a window? The code requires that window installers/builders fill any gaps with insulating material - caulk doesn't count. They usually use the insulating foam, but my builder said...
Is Volck Oil Toxic?
Question from JAD I run a native plant nursery and we try to be chemical free. One of the volunteers has brought in volck oil. I looked it up and it is 97% petroleum oil. We have 3 Chemical Sensitive volunteers and one complained about feeling ill after being in the...
Thank you for Everything
Question from Mary Not exactly a question, but I was looking at a pillow case that I had bought years ago through a mail-order company that you had listed in one of your early books. You had named several sources of cotton clothing and cotton bedding, etc. That was a...
Perfume and Smoke in Handmade Pottery Mug
Question from Mary A. I just purchased a beautiful handmade pottery mug online. Unfortunately, It has a strong smell of perfume and also of smoke!.. The artist says she stores her materials in her laundry room ...hence the perfume smell, and smokes in the garage where...
Scentsy Scented Candles
Question from Eddi Has any of you heard about the "Scentsy" products? I got one as a Christmas present, but hesitant to use it in case it's toxic... Debra's Answer Please do not use this. It's one of many scented products that contain artificial fragrances that are...
