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Sassis
Organic cotton and hemp clothing and accessories for “women, maternity, men, lil’ kids, and baby..” 100% organic cotton, even organic cotton label and thread. Original styles are casual Florida.
March 7, 2017
Finn + Emma
Clothing for babies and kids made from 100% G.O.T.S. certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks and dyes, and lead and nickel free snaps with coconut insert. Also snuggle and dangling toys made from 100% G.O.T.S. certified organic cotton stuffed with sheep’s wool, untreated woods with nontoxic vegetable seed wax finish, and other good materials.
Purakai
A California beach-oriented website that sells simple shirts for women and men made from California-grown “ocean-friendly” organic cotton. They also sell sustainable surfboards and some items contain synthetics, but I like the fact that this California company is selling shirts made from 100% California grown organic cotton.
Why We Need to Start Paying as Much Attention to What We WEAR as We Do to What We EAT
Last week Ronnie Cummins, the International Director of the Organic Consumers Association published a post called Beyond Monsanto’s GMO Cotton: Why Consumers Need to Care What We Wear. He gave a list of ten excellent points about why we need to move away from what’s being sold in the fashion industry (which I won’t list […]
Improve Your Environment AND Improve Your Body
I write a lot about how we can reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals found in consumer products in our home environment. And we should. Exposure to toxic chemicals can impair our health. But there is a flip side and that is to make our bodies more able to tolerate our surrounding environment. From my […]
March 6, 2017
Indoor Cats Have Higher Levels of Flame Retardants
A new study at Stockholm University has found indoor cats now have high levels of brominated flame retardants in their bloodstream. “In a previous study, the researchers demonstrated that brominated flame retardants were found in higher concentrations in the blood of cats that had developed Feline hyperthyroidism compared to healthy cats. Now, new measurements […]
Sustainable Seed Company
“Good food comes from good seed” is the first thing I saw when I went to this website and they definitely have good seed. “Since 2008, we’ve been offering heirloom seeds, garden seeds, and organic heirloom seeds – non-hybrid vegetable, flower, and herb seeds. We are America’s best source for heirloom vegetable seeds, heritage grains […]
March 1, 2017
Straw Free
Reuable drinking straws, handmade from sustainably harvested bamboo. “Each bamboo straw is hand-made by volunteers using local bamboo and will vary slightly in color and size. All proceeds go to education and outreach about the impact of plastic pollution.”
Wolf’s Eyelash – Transformational Beauty
Whole organic skin care. “It’s ALL about the ingredients. Just like your food, fresh, local and organic is best. Fresh, organic and local ingredients yield higher nutrient content which means better results. We work with local farms to use only the best, fresh stuff for our products in its whole form. That’s why our products […]
Gurkee’s
Soft sandals made from 100% textured polypropylene carpet yarn. Heat welded—no glue and no stitching. Will last for years.
No Nickel
Nickel free titanium belt buckles (on leather belts) plus titanium earrings and rings. Also nickel test kits (dmg nickel spot test) to detect nickel, nickel barrier to protect the skin from nickel, and nickel free buttons and rivets.
A Couple of Interesting Posts About Thyroid Disease
A whole summit is coming up in March about thyroid and since many people with sensitivities to chemicals also have thyroid problems (including myself) I thought I would pass a long a couple of interesting items that have been released in advance. First is the post 5 Toxic Skincare Ingredients You Should Avoid if you […]
February 28, 2017
Microfiber Mops
Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, I am shopping and looking at cotton and microfiber mops. I checked your website and it said microfiber tiny plastic pieces were polluting water. But I also saw another section that said microfiber is nontoxic. Could the plastic fibers be inhaled. Are the microfiber mops safe? Thanks. Debra’s Answer It’s […]
Avocado Green Mattress vs Naturepedic
Question from Shilpa Hi Debra, I have been researching for a safe mattress ever since I learnt about off gassing. My kid has turned 5 and I was startled to find out how dangerous it is, to be sleeping on the regular memory foam. I am planning to rid all mattresses at home. I found […]
Kapok Pillows at White Lotus Home
White Lotus Home kapok pillow on my bed I originally published this on Shop With Debra in 2015, and took it down when I stopped publishing that blog. I’m bringing it back because I still sleep on this pillow and it’s still the best pillow I’ve ever had and someone asked a question about […]
February 27, 2017
World Mercury Project
There have been many stories in the media this week about last week’s press conference by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Robert De Niro, Del Bigtree, Rev. Tony Muhammand and Nicholas calling for mercury-free vaccines in the US and other mercury reforms. They offered a $100,000 prize to any journalist who can produce a peer-reviewed scientific […]
February 20, 2017
Lead in Jewelry
Fake opalescent pearls are one of the types of costume jewelry that may contain lead. My reader Craig, who I’ve mentioned before because he sends me so many suggestions for Debra’s List, sent me a whole list of websites this week that sell nickel-free products, which led me to create a whole new “allergy-free” […]
Athena Allergy
The largest selection of 100% certified nickel-free belts, buckles, watches and earrings along with nickel test kits and nickel barriers. Plus a lot of information about nickel allergy, nickel test kits, and more. Leather is vegetable-tanned. “Our Certified Nickel Free™ products are 100% nickel free including base metal and hardware and come with our unconditional […]
Grayling Jewelry
Nickel-free earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. “We love to see you shine, and we’ll settle for nothing less than the best. That’s why we use incredibly brilliant, highly-faceted crystals and lustrous crystal pearls from coveted houses like Swarovski to make our baubles bling. We’re committed to creating affordable nickel-free jewelry that is safe for sensitive skin. […]
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