Chemical Safety Regulations
In 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21stCentury Act was passed into law, updating the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which was enacted in 1976. Under TSCA, only a few hundred out of 85,000 chemicals approved for use were reviewed for...Styrofoam in Hydroponics
Question from TL Hi, I have seen styrofoam float used widely in hydroponic farming. Agree hydroponic is pesticide free, but does styrofoam has similar”food grade” like PU foam MDI or is styrofoam used in hydroponic farming safe at all? Thank you. Lisa’s...Hydration Bladders
Question from Pedro Hello, I recently started looking for hydration backpacks and I am finding that the bladders are made from either TPU or PEVA. Which one is less toxic? Are there better options? Help! I just want to keep my kids safe. Thank you. Lisa’s Answer If...ATC Trailers
Question from Kelly Has anyone with MCS tried the ATC (Aluminum Trailer company)? It can be ordered with all aluminum interior. This option is impossible to find used and it seems I will need to order a new one. I have severe MCS, Athsma, COPD, and allergies...Cadmium
Question from Olga I recently purchased furniture from Wayfair.com. The smell is awful and not going away after several weeks. I contacted them and told them about it. They really don’t care. After looking into the furniture and maker I realized it has a warning...Dental Compositites
Question from Kimberly Hi Lisa, Years of searching for dental composite replacements for simple fillings. Most of them have BPA and TEGMA related compounds. The ones that do not still have horrible chemical tastes to them. Would love some safer alternatives. Lisa’s...Zeolite Detox Symptoms
Question from Barbara Hi Lisa, Checking to see if taking the zeolite will produce detox symptoms? If so how severe or not? Can I start out slow in taking the product? Lisa’s Answer I have not personally used zeolite but the Pure Body website had the following reply:...Safe Drywall
Question from Teresa Hi Lisa, Can you please share the best safest types of drywall? I was looking at Magnesium oxide but hearing things about cracking. Thanks Lisa’s Answer I have also read about pervasive cracking with magnesium oxide boards. EWG has a helpful guide...Ants
Question from Jen Hi there! I’m looking for advice on how to handle an influx of kitchen ants this summer. My usual methods (ie – clean counters, all food put away in sealed packaging, etc) aren’t working. I can’t even tell where they’re coming from...
