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Is There a Safe Wallpaper?
Question from Eliana Hi Debra, I am thinking of having wallpaper in my dining room. The selection of non-vinyl wallpaper is very slim. I am very green and keep indoor air as clean as I can. The question is, does vinyl off gas forever? The other question is, what about...
Chlordane Alert
Question from Magda Dear Debra, Originally I thought that chlordane would not be a problem in and around houses any more. Until I came upon the study, article, and description of practices excerpted below. Sorry to bring up such a long, unpleasant litany, now...
CDC Issues New Warning: No Safe Blood Level for Lead
In January, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a new Fact Sheet for Blood Lead Levels in Children. The Fact Sheet says: Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect...
Microban Exposure From Breathing?
Microban is now on all kinds of products kids and adults are touching every day. Question from Mary Hi Debra, My assistant just bought a floor pad for me that says “microban” on the label. I know that microban is an antimicrobial, but since it will be 5 feet from my...
Nontoxic Hard Case for Glasses and Sunglasses?
Question from Rebecca Hi Debra, Do you have any suggestions on hard cases for glasses that are non-toxic? The case I have for my sunglasses smells like it is off gassing possibly formaldehyde (from glues?). I can smell it on the plastic frames when I put them on my...
POLL: Californians Overwhelmingly Support Right to Know Legislation for Cleaning Product Ingredients
Proposals in Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (Senate Bill 258) enjoy strong bipartisan support SACRAMENTO, CA – A new poll shows California voters overwhelmingly support legislation to require ingredient labeling on cleaning products sold in the state. Sen....
JUstenbois
Wooden dinnerware and utensils, handmade from sustainably-harvested maple, all in one piece without gluing. Why wood? “Wood preserves the integrity of the foods—the neutrality—without contact with metals which emits certain tastes and degradation….Contact with wood is...
Variya
Nickel-free earring made from titanium and bioblum, for metal allergies and extra sensitive skin. “I also specialize in Custom Bridal Jewelry.” If you’ve given up finding beautiful jewelry you can wear for your wedding, look here. [button...
CocoTherapy
All the health benefits of coconut in products designed for pets. "CocoTherapy Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Coconut Chips are 100% all natural, made of human-grade ingredients. They are made in an USDA organic inspected human food facility. [button...
Ergo Workspace
I saw one of these desks at a friend’s house and then came across it online. It’s a desk that allows you to adjust desk height with electronic controls (or manual crank), so you can adjust you desk from sitting to standing and back to sitting in mere seconds. Plus...
