Question from Cheryl3 The shower filters we're considering have the KDF technology (copper etc.) that has been mentioned here. However, I notice the ads generally refer to it as a "bacteriostatic media." Does this just mean that by virtue of its technology it inhibits...

Question from cymering Hi Debra! I hope that maybe I can find help here. My son needs sparring gear for kis Karate lessons. I don't think I have safer choices for the gloves and protective gear, all is made with plastics and vinyl. But I think that the risk of injury...

Question from cymering Hi Debra! I am planning to knit some presents for christmas, and I would appreciate your opinion about these: o-wool.com/ http://www.ecobutterfly.com/ As a Knitter, I guess I am supposed to understand the process they us, but... THANKS! Debra's...

Question from jameswlew I was wondering if you could please provide me with information about the type of plastic the steam generator for the Miele and Thermador Steam Oven is made out of. I love the idea of steam oven, but was concerned about plastics and leaching. I...

Question from sheazee H Debra, I saw a comment you made on another blog - Wild in the city - regarding lead in dishes. I found it super hard to wade through all the comments! Although given that you been doing this for 30 years (wow) I thought you would be someone to...

Question from sheazee Hi Debra, I noticed a comment you made in response to another comment that said you didn't recommend enamel cookware because it chips but that you might have to rethink that. Would you consider Le Crueset cookware safe then if it is in good...

Question from tedmobley@cs.com I am wanting to start a Doggie Daycare and need to put down rubber flooring. I don't want anything toxic - are there any non toxic choices that I use? I'm thinking it will have to be glued down and would need a non toxic gluse as well....

Question from thedavisfamily Hi Debra, I recently bought a home built in 1976 with original windows. Now that winter is approaching (I'm in Maryland), I'm seeing just how inadequate the window seals are. Not only is the cold air coming through the edges, but the smell...

If you eat honey, read this article from Food Safety News: Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn't Honey. The article says that in order for honey to actually be real honey, it must contain pollen. Yet most of the honey sold in supermarkets has had the pollen filtered out....