Question from Lisa Dear Debra, I'd like to get your opinion on this. I often see disposable AA Batteries corroding and littering parking lots or other places where apparently people just dispose of them. Do these pose any health issues, specifically if you step on...

Question from Lisa Dear Debra, When I'm walking on city side walks or parking lots, I often encounter litter that seems like it could be of a toxic nature. Sometimes I don't see the items until I step on them with my shoes. I'm wondering if such things such as a...

Question from Lisa Dear Debra, I live in an area where people do not want dandelions or other common weeds in their yards, and spray chemical pesticides and herbicides to kill them. I see the chemical lawn application signs everywhere, warning to stay off the grass...

Question from LW I had started using the Seventh Generation Ultra Free & Clear Natural 2X Concentrate Laundry Liquid. The ingredients listed on the website are: Aqua (water), sodium laureth sulfate, coconut alcohol ethoxylate & glycerin (plant-derived...

Question from Suzanne I took my 1995 Nissan Altima in for a steam cleaning of both the engine and underside. 15 minutes after I picked it up, it had a rubber smell. Now, a month later, it's closer to an old car smell. I'm sensitive to this and can only drive it for...

Question from LR Hi. I'm writing for a friend that is chemically sensitive (I am also) and has also had a masectomy because of breast cancer 3 years ago. She is very environmentally conscious and wants to get a 2009 Prius from the factory. I am very concerned about...

Question from Dani Hello Debra, I am researching Prana Sleep matteresses. I wonder if Prana Sleep matteresses are as environmental friendly as the company claims them to be? Are they free of toxins? Thanks, Debra's Answer I took a look at Prana Sleep mattresses and...

Question from KK Hi Debra, I try to limit my soy consumption because of the phytoestrogens and I have read that the grade of soy used in processed foods such as nutrition bars is not of a high quality and actually leftover product. Unfortunately, I have found soy...

Question from Lindsey There is a new plastic Tritan copolyester. Companies such as nalgene are now using this plastic instead to make water bottles. What is your opinion on this plastic? Do you think it is only a matter of time before we learn of downsides of this...

Question from LM I was going to start making my own salad dressing to be more healthy and use less artificial ingredients. However I read homemade dressings can lead to botulism? I am confused on what is safe to mix and for how long- I really don’t know anything about...