Nontoxic Breathing Devices to Exercise Lungs?
Question from Mor Hi Debra, I am looking for a breathing device like a frolov unit, the expand- a-lung, the powerlung, or the Ultrabreathe. All the units that I’ve found seem to be made of plastic, usually cheap, sometimes described as having “a...Need Some Window Shades
Question from Jodi Hi Debra, I need to purchase window treatments for my home, and I see Earth Shades and The Shade Store listed on your site. Have you, or anyone you know, purchased shades from either of these places? I don’t see any comments on your...Choosing Materials for a Toxic-Free Sofa at STEM
I just added STEM to Debra’s List last week after a reader asked about it, and now I feel the need to give further guidance after receiving another question from a different reader. I love your questions because I can see what you don’t know and how much I need...Reducing Toxic Exposures Via Streamlining
I’ve mentioned in other posts that for the past year the big theme in my life has been streamlining, down-sizing, simplifying, getting to the essence of what is most important and needed in my life, in order to make more time and resources available for...Confused About Labels on Leather Boots
Question from Heather Hi Debra, I have finally found non toxic GOTS certified sneakers by ETIKO and they are amazing aside from the shipping price. Sandals from Soft Star Shoes work for summer with their sandals. I fit in the kids size of rain boots from Stonz....“Nontoxic Vinyl Plank Flooring”?????
CORRECTION On 23 January 2018 I published the question and answer below. I have to admit I had all of my attention on the claim of this vinyl flooring being “nontoxic” and so didn’t actually look at the flooring itself. Another reader contacted me about this same...VOCs from Consumer Products Now Produce more Smog Than Cars
For decades, the focus on the source of outdoor air pollution has been on emissions from burning fuel from automobiles and factories. But a new study shows “In urban areas, emissions from consumer goods such as paint, cleaning supplies and personal care...Mango Wood
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, I have been shopping for a new coffee table for my living room. I have noticed a lot of furniture made with mango woods. They are sold at Pier 1 and Cost Plus etc. Are they safe? Debra’s Answer Mango woods a new...Chair Pads with Natural Fill
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am trying to find affordable chairs for my kitchen table. I have uncomfortable metal chairs now and would like to at least add chair pads. I found some cotton-covered pads, however, the batting is a polyester fill. I cannot find...
