Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com Is it okay to store food/ liquids in plastic in the the freezer? I order grass fed meat which is frozen and packaged in plastic. Is there leaching from the plastic? I really don't think there is anything I can do in this...

Question from Sheila Flores Hi Debra, We are purchasing a new home and having it built. Unfortunately it is the best option for us where we live. We have a 7 month old and I am very concerned about the off gassing for her [and for us] with the new construction. Is...

While looking for some information on the health effects of a certain water pollutant I came across this from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Common Tap Water Contaminants See Chapter 5 for some great information on contaminants like lead and radon,...

Question from Craig D. Hi, Debra. I found some more websites. http://www.widu.com/ - all natural brushes and combs http://www.organicbouquet.com/ - eco-friendly and organic floral gifts http://www.floracopeia.com/ - pure essential oils, and aromatherapy products...

Question from keelyeliz Dear Debra, As a mom to two toddlers (ages 2 & 4), I am frustrated at the research coming out in regards to infant/toddler/booster car seats containing extremely high levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals from the EPS foam....

Question from loribeth I read your article about organic vs non organic clothing. You mentioned not to buy non organic batting. Your article was posted on Healthy Child and Boba's sites. My question is, should I stay away from a baby carrier that does not have the...

Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I received the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System as a Christmas present. Supposedly, it cleanses the skin really well yet is very gentle. I contacted the company and discovered that the bristles (which cleanse/touch the skin) are...

Question from suzanne mikula I'm starting this discussion for people looking for non-toxic window blind options and suggestions. I'm not a Sales person! This is my personal experience and I have been active on Debra's site for years now. Some time ago I'd submitted a...

Question from tatiana514 Hi, I am pregnant with our first and am trying to be as green and non-toxic as possible without creating a massive dent in our bank account. I am currently torn between 2 cribs - Argington Sahara and Baby's Dream Cube. I am looking for a white...

This is an interesting database I happened to find. It contains a list of all ingredients added directly to food that FDA has either approved as food additives or listed or affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe). As of this writing there are 3969 items on the...