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Food-Safe Polyurethane Liner
Question from KatherineM I was looking into these really cute reusable sandwich/snack bags (www.lunchskins.com) and their site says the inside is coated with “food-safe polyurethane liner.” Do you think this is really safe/non-toxic? Thank you! Debra's Answer See...
Clarification About Organic Cotton vs. Non-Organic…Pesticide Residues?
Question from Santa Cruz CA Debra, A while back I was browsing your site looking for information on buying a new bed. At that time, I thought you said that buying organic is good for the planet but made no difference at all in relation to people with MCS, since there...
Flooring Underlayment
Question from danac My wife has MCS and has not been living inside for several months. We would like to upgrade our floors - remove carpet and particleboard - to make the house less toxic for her. We plan on hardybacker over 3/4 inch plywood and over 2" tongue and...
EcoVine Wine Club
An organic wine buying club that offers their members "premium wines made from grapes that are pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide free and grown without synthetic fertilizers of any kind...We search for the finest wines made from organically grown grapes. These wines...
Ecover
Household cleaning and laundry products made from renewable and biodegradable plant-based ingredients and common mineral silicates. Some are unscented. Plastic packaging is recyclable. Products sold in natural food stores. [button link="http://www.ecover.com"...
EcoProducts
Biodegradable, compostable food service products, including disposable utensils made from corn, plates and bowls made from sugar cane stalks, hot and cold cups, napkins and more. Order for household use, your next party, or give this website to a local take out place...
EcoChoices
Ten big websites offering all sorts of eco-friendly products with one shopping cart. "Create a home that is beautiful, natural and a safe environment for you and your family's enjoyment. The best earth-friendly products available at the lowest prices possible..."...
Water Bottle: Plastic or Metal?
Question from guspvt Hi Debra! I go to the gym frequently and I'm not allowed to take a glass bottle with me. In this case, should I go with plastic or stainless steel (like Klean Kanteen)? I know they can leach chemicals and metal, respectively, into the water, but...
Which plastic toys are safe?
Question from JackieStonberg My son is six months old and he has been given some plastic toys. I am trying to figure out which to keep and which to remove. I understand that any plastics marked with "PC," "#7," and "3" are unsafe. I think that I may trust those that...
Unused gas fireplace in house OK?
Question from Mary Beth Hi Debra, I have learned so much from your website , especially your insight about toxins in ourworld and how they can affect us. I need some advice about a question I have concerning a house my husband are thinking of renting. We are trying to...
