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Toxic Chemicals Safety Act moves through Congress

The toxics reform bill, H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Chairmen Waxman (CA-30) and Rush (IL-01). Toxics reform is now moving through both houses of Congress. Yay! We're making progress. If you...

Dr. Bronner Magic Soaps

A mainstay in the natural cleaning products aisle for decades, Dr. Bronner's now has new soaps "certified organic under the USDA's organic food regulations...They are made with organic coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils, and most are scented with...

Drainbo Natural Drain Cleaner

A fast-acting, industrial-strength, all-natural, biodegradable drain cleaner without chemicals, caustics, acids and solvents. Made from "a seven strain bacteria formula that uses the natural process of biological decomposition that has kept our environment in...

Clothes from China

Question from Mary Marston In September I will have to use community washing machines for several weeks. Concerned about my favorite clothes picking up odors from the laundry products of others, I bought several pair of inexpensive drawstring pants online for daytime...

Whole house air exchanger

Question from Meg I am looking to buy and have installed a whole house air exchanger. Does anyone have any experience with this type of device? We recently moved to Florida and opening the windows for fresh air is miserable during summer. My daughter (age 7) has...

MCS and Low-E Glass

Andre Fauteux, Publisher/Editor of La Maison du 21e siecle magazine in Canada, asked me to post this question. Has anyone had symptoms from bad lighting through Low-E* glazings on windows? is there any data or scientific studies on the health impact of Low-E glazings?...

The Story of Cosmetics

This new video just came out last week, from the Story of Stuff Project and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. I think most of you reading this blog already know what this video says, but it is a great educational piece for people who don't already know how toxic beauty...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.