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Jacobsen Salt Co.
“Harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast, Jacobsen Salt Co.’s flake and kosher sea salts have gained much critical acclaim for their beautiful and pure taste, texture, and appearance, and are used by chefs and home cooks around the world. We are proud to be the leader in the […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, non-toxic
September 20, 2016
BeeThinking
In our world where last year beekeepers across the United States lost 44 percent of their honey bee colonies, maybe more of us need to consider backyard beekeeping. Here on this site, home beekeeping has been simplified. Everything you need to be a beekeeper is here. “All of our beehives are crafted at our mill […]
Tags: Made in USA, Non Toxic, Renewable
Carved Wooden Spoons
Woodenware items you can’t find anywhere else…wooden spoons of all shapes and sizes. From tablespoons, to teaspoons, the wooden spatulas, to the more exotic shaped kitchen utensil, there’s a wooden cooking utensil for every kitchen and occasion. All of my utensils are handcrafted and with proper care can last to be passed down generations. I […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, non-toxic, Renewable
Arbor Teas
Our daily mission is to find the world’s most fantastic organic teas and deliver them to you as sustainably as possible. From our exceptional collection of organic and Fair Trade Certified® teas, to our Carbonfree® business practices, to our backyard compostable package, our passion is steeped in a desire to do worldly good, and our […]
Lalune Naturals
Natural and organic ingredients for making your own skincare products, plus instructions and how-to videos.
Millstores
Ready-to-finish wood furniture for every room in your home, made from a number of different types of wood.
Tags: Made in USA, non-toxic, Renewable
Seventh Generation Sells Out to Unilever
Well, the world is changing. Pioneering green products company Seventh Generation was just purchased by Unilever for $700 million. It was actually an emotional shock for me to get this news I remember when Seventh Generation was started in 1988. It was just before Earth Day 1990 and the book 50 Simple Things You Can […]
France Bans Plasticware
France has become the first country in the world to ban disposable, plastic cups and dishes. The new law, which passed last month, requires all single-use cups, plates and other dishware sold in the country to be compostable and made at least partly of bio-sourced materials. Businesses have been given until Jan. 1, 2020 to […]
Finding Hotels That Are Non-Toxic
Question from Mimi Hello Debra, This is an area in need of change!! We have been staying hampton Inns for many years and have always called before to ask them not to use fabrezee and any fragrance in the rooms. For a couple of years we found most of the rooms to be at least […]
New Labels Can Help You Find Sofas Without Fire Retardants-But… They Still May Contain Toxic Chemicals
Last year there was a big change in the furniture world. A California law went into effect that allowed furniture manufacturers to make and sell upholstered furniture—such as sofas, loveseats, and chairs—without toxic fire retardants. That’s certainly good news! The problem is that while the fire retardants are gone, most of the affordable sofas and […]
Toxic Plastics From China
I know a lot of you are concerned about toxics in products from China. Here’s a website that recently came my way via Q&A comments. I’m pulling it out and making a post so we can all find it easily. Campaign to Halt the Import of Chemical-Emitting Smelly Plastic from China If you know of […]
FDA Finds Glyphosate in Honey
FDA has found residues of the weed killer glyphosate even in a food that is not produced with the use of glyphosate: honey. All of the samples the FDA tested in a recent examination contained glyphosate residues, and some showed residue levels double the limit allowed in the European Union. There is no legal tolerance […]
What We’ve Learned in 25 Years of Research on Endocrine Disruptors
This week, researchers, public health advocates, government officials, and industry spokespersons will meet at National Institutes of Health (NIH) to celebrate 25 years of scientific research on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Here is a good commentary on what we’ve learned about this chemicals, and where we need to go to learn more. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NEWS: […]
September 19, 2016
New Study Compiles Data on Toxics in House Dust—45 Chemicals Found
A new study came out this week that gives us more data than ever about what types of toxic chemicals are found in household dust and amounts. The fact that household dust contains toxic chemicals is not new—but this study is the first to make a comprehensive assessment of consumer product chemicals of concern […]
September 17, 2016
Penns Hill Soap
Our handmade bar and liquid castile soap is made in small batches using certified organic oils and a recipe that dates back to the 11th century. We use certified organic essential oils instead of “fragrance” for their delicate bouquet and high quality. Scented soaps have a soft whiff of aroma – as subtle and gentle […]
Tags: Made in USA
September 14, 2016
Salinity Salts
Handcrafted gourmet finishing salt blends made from the purest sea salts and organic herbs. Choose from more than a dozen flavors from around the world. Read about their salt and the organic farms that supply their herbs.
Fair Indigo Joobles
Cute and colorful stuffed animals made from 100% organic cotton and gentle, earth-friendly Oeko-tex® certified dyes.
The Effects Of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation On Sperm Function
Abstract Mobile phone usage has become an integral part of our lives. However, the effects of the radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) emitted by these devices on biological systems and specifically the reproductive systems are currently under active debate. A fundamental hindrance to the current debate is that there is no clear mechanism of how such […]
September 13, 2016
Health Problems with Infrared Heaters?
Question from Jody Hi Debra, Do you know of any health concerns related to infrared heaters? I am considering installing this: http://biosmartsolutions.com/shop/heating/on-wall-heaters/bio-1500owa-onwall-heater-and-airpurifier/ Thank you. Jody Debra’s Answer This looks fine to me as a heater. However, the “air filter” is only a UV lamp and negative ion generator. This removes some particles and no gasses, […]
Air Filter for New Car Smell
Question from Bonnie Dear Debra, I had wanted to buy a new 2016 car until I smelled the chemicals. I was shown a 3 year old prior leased car as I would still have warranty and thought I detected new car smell, but less. When my friend was talking with the salesperson I decided to find […]
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