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Nontoxic disinfectant
Question from Tiffany Newman I make nontoxic bath and body products and I'd like to start selling them. However, it is vital that my workspace as well as the lotion containers be disinfected. I have been using alcohol. Everyone I know uses bleach/water solution. I'd...
Veggie Cage
This enterprising seller of tomato cage supports has compiled a list of links to sites that carry a total of over 4000 heirloom tomato seed varieties! And of course, all these sites sell other heirloom seeds as well... [button link="http://www.tomato-cages.com/"...
U.S. Wellness Meats
Grass-fed beef (steaks, ground, roasts, brisket, ribs jerky, franks, sausage, bacon, and pemmican), free-range chicken and turkey, natural certified humane pork, grass-fed lamb, gourmet rabbit, and more. [button link="http://www.uswellnessmeats.com/" color="silver"...
Painting the windows
Question from cymering Hi Debra! I need some advice. We need to repaint the windows in our house (original wood windows) because the old paint is stanting to peel. It is an old house, and the person that is doing the job explain to me about the process, how they have...
ManPans
Question from Katie DP Hi Debra, I'm looking into trying ManPans cookware because they claim to be safe, non-toxic, non-leaching, energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and made in the USA. Their website (www.manpans.com) describes ManPans as made of hard-anodized aluminum...
Recommendation for bathroom faucet
Question from Peter in CT Hi! I need to replace a leaking bathroom faucet. I searched Green Living Q&A for entries on bathroom faucets and came up with some good entries regarding locating a faucet that is low-lead or no-lead, which is helpful. Going one step...
Window treatments
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I need to replace some vinyl shades in a few windows in my home, particularly in my children's playroom. Is it true these contain lead? They were in our home when we bought it about 3 years ago and I didn't realize they were a...
Tablecloth/ outdoors
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I purchased an outdoor tablecloth for my teak table on our outdoor porch. I noticed the tablecloth is acrylic coated cotton. My family eats at the table all the time. Is this tablecloth toxic? Should I take it off and not allow my...
Upton Tea Imports
Over 300 varieties of loose organic and natural teas of all types, plus all the accoutrements and lots of information about tea. My friend Cathy told me about this site after I commented on the deliciousness of her iced tea. She made it with tea from this site that...
Tropical Traditions
Skin care products made from Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Palm Oil. "Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil is traditionally made from fresh organic coconuts, and independent laboratory tests show that it has a higher level of antioxidants...