Question from cymering Hi Debra! My questions today is about winter clothes. I have been trying to find post about polyester clothes, but I only found one about pillows. So I apologize if I am asking something that you already answer. But since most winter jackets are...

A new report from Greenpeace called “Dirty Laundry 2″ reveals brands such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Ambercrombie & Fitch post postive for detergents that contain harmful nonylphenol ethoxylates. These form nonylphenol, which disrupts hormone functions and...

According to the Journal of Diabetes Care (August 4, 2011) exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) has been associated with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. A study was done that found that the participants with the highest exposure to oxychlordane,...

Question from Angelique A plumber was just telling us about a polyethylene coating for outgoing pipes. It's installed by placing air-filled bags into the pipes. The coating is on the outside of the bags. It sticks to the pipe walls and dries, sealing leaks. I'm not...

Question from Bill Tallevast I am looking for very non toxic no odor if possible products for adapting the interior of my Suburu Outback in case I have to live in it for a undetermined period of time. I use to not be respiratory allergic in it but further exposures in...

Question from Guadalupe Hi Debra, I'm in the market for something to cover the gap between my stove and countertop. I like the silicone insert strips, but the ones I've found are 20 1/2 inches long, and shorter than I need. I am considering Chef'S Plate Spacetape, but...

Question from HAH what is a good e-cigarette product? Debra's Answer I can't say I recommend one brand over another, but will say that I recommended e-cigarettes in my new book Toxic Free, as an alternative for smokers to get their nicotine without subjecting the rest...

Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com Just wondering what type of cutting boards do you recommend? I found a bamboo cutting board (from co. called Leeds) and am wondering if this is safe to use. Is bamboo treated with anything? Does it need to be organic? Also, are...

Question from sunshine Hello, Recently I accidently used a hot iron on my ironing board - I forgot to put the towel under the thin cover (I had substituted an organic towel for the foam) - and I actually melted the coating on the board itself. It was an inexpensive...