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Rack for Sprouting Jars
For years I have been wanting to grow sprouts at home, but didn’t because I couldn’t figure out where to put the jars that would: have enough light be near a water source be in a place where it’s OK to drip not get in the way of other things I’m doing be in a...
The Greatest Danger to Firefighters Isn’t the Fire—It’s Cancer from Toxic Smoke
An article in this month’s Boston Magazine tells how chemicals released from the items in homes as they are burning are more deadly than the fire itself. Today’s homes and offices are jam-packed with plastics, electronics, and furniture covered in flame-retardants....
Nontoxic Cat Box Cleaner
Question from Mary Hi Debra, I am looking for a toxic free way to clean the cat boxes. I have always used bleach to soak them in. Debra's Answer I don’t have a cat. Readers, how do you clean your cat box in a nontoxic way? [button...
Can Vitamins Protect You From Air Pollution?
A new study from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, found that a combination of vitamins could help protect your health when exposed to high levels of fine particles in the air. An international research team found...
What’s a Miswak? And Why Should You Use It Instead of a Toothbrush?
Almost two years ago I posted a link on Debra’s List for a miswak. I didn’t make a big deal out of it because it was the only one and the first of it’s kind and I hadn’t tried it. "I still haven’t tried it, but suddenly this past week I became aware of three...
Blue Apron
A service that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes for you to cook yourself at home. What makes Blue Apron different from other similar services is they have relationships with farmers to source the ingredients they send you directly from the farm. Their chefs and...
Stasher
“The first and only self-sealing, air-tight, non-plastic bag in the world.” Made from clear silicone, it has a pinch-press seal and can be reused 3000+ times. Silicone is “low toxicity and odorless." [button link="http://stasherbag.com/" color="silver"...
One White Apple
Wooden cutlery made of solid birch wood. “1oo% nontoxic.” Biodegradable and compostable.
Twig Brush
Natural “miswak” tooth-stick from the Peelu tree. Comes with a storage case.
Penwak
“Miswak” tooth-stick from the Peelu tree. Plus sleek swivel cases so you can carry your miswak hygienically.