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CDX Plywood for subfloor
Question from Tycho In terms of formaldehyde emissions, is CDX plywood a safe choice as a subfloor in a residence? I've heard that CDX plywood (also called exterior grade plywood, I believe) only contains phenol-formaldehyde (not the more toxic urea-formaldehyde) and...
Why Do Smells Make Some People Sick?
I thought this was an interesting article, relevent to our topic of toxics. Science Daily: Why Do Smells Make Some People Sick? It seems that people who do not do well with odors have a different pattern of brain activity and blood flow through the brain that those...
Chinet set
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We got a, I guess you call it a chinet set of dishes when we got married back in 1982. And I believe my husband and I already checked it a while back to see if it had lead. And I don't think it does. The set is Applique by...
Organic Leather Belts
Question from Craig D. Hi, Debra. I found a website for belts, bags, wallets and sandals. For the men and women, there are organic belts made up of certified USDA Organic Angus beef cattle, vegetable extracts, tree bark, and bees wax. Also made in the USA....
Couch sprayed with Febreeze
Question from Lora I recently acquired a couch that smells like it was sprayed with Febreeze or cleaned with a toxic chemical. The chemical smell is unbearable. Does any one know how to clean the fabric of the chemical odor/residue or should I just get rid of it?...
Table linens
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am trying to find a natural material tablecloth. Can I assume that if it is linen or 100% cotton (which isn't easy to find), that it isn't treated with any coating/ chemicals? Most do not state if their is any coating or not on...
Storage bins, plastics
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am trying to organize my children's playroom as well as the whole house. I have many plastic storage bins which I use to store clothes, Christmas decor, etc. Some of these bins are labeled "5" plastic, which I assume is safer...
Touchstone Essentials
"Whole-food nutrition harvested right from the earth." Four simple supplements--made from whole organic foods, harvested at their peak, and processed at low temperatures to preserve all the natural goodness--provide the everyday nutrients you need for good health....
Least Toxic Personal Computer
Question from Lauri422 I would like to buy a personal computer for use in my small apartment. I'm looking for the least toxic, as there is not any cross-ventilation at home, and I have severe MCS. I've been using a computer at the public library, but the perfume odors...
Magnolia Organics
Colorful, affordable, certified organic cotton bedding for adults and babies, including sheets & pillowcases, duvet sets, barrier cloth products, and organic cotton blankets. "Eco-friendly products with an ethical and environmental conscious to unparalleled...
