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Brooks Adrenaline Sneakers

Question from Mary I just bought Brooks Adrenaline 19 sneakers.   There is a strong smell in them.  In the past, I was able to wear this type of sneaker.  Do you know what the smell might be?   Lisa’s Answer Traditional sneakers can have many materials that...

Cooking Utensils

Question from Priya  I always confused which cookware is better to cook. Clay , glazed clay , iron, steel , non stick, cast iron with enamel, ceramic (XtremA)or ceramic coating, non stick Oh very confusing . I want to provide healthy dishes to my family . But cookware...

Zwilling Fry Pan

Question from Sandee Is the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Energy Plus fry pan (with glass lid) safe to use?  It has a ceramic nonstick PTFE- and PFOA-free coating called CeraForce Xtreme. Thank you!...

Caulk/Sealant

Question from Sharon After looking at your site and comments and several green building sites, I used Novalink 35 to seal the area between the tile and tub in both of my daughter’s rooms. I didn’t go with the AFM Caulk because I noticed you said you...

Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch for Swingset

Question from Miriam We’re planning on getting a swingset for our kids and I’d like to install something soft underneath.  This looks to be a good option but I’m not sure of the toxicity of it.  Does this seem safe to you?...

Indoor Air Quality is More Important Than Ever

Covid-19 is a respiratory disease that affects your lungs so now is a good time to be thinking about keeping your lungs, and your overall health, as strong as possible.  According to the American Lung Association, air pollution can make the COVID-19 pandemic worse....

Lodge Cast Iron

Question from Emma i am trying to click on the entry regarding Lodge cast iron skillets, but it doesnt redirect me to more info. what do i need to do.? i saw another entry about cast iron being: PTFE/PFOA/PFOS free….and i am guessing that s what i need to ascertain...

Men’s Boxer Briefs

Question from Elizabeth I’m looking for 100% cotton men’s boxer briefs. Any suggestions?     Lisa’s Answer   Pact  and Rawganique are great sources.  You can also look at the clothing companies on Debra’s List and read this post and this post on...

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.