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Non-toxic pad under dining room table cloth
Question from Melanie Hi Debra, I hate vinyl, but need a thin pad to go under my dining room tablecloth. I have searched the Internet thinking I could find latex or rubber padding but was not successful. Thoughts? There has got to be something less toxic than vinyl… Thanks so much, Melanie Debra’s Answer First, for those […]
September 13, 2016
FDA Orders Removal of Antibacterial Triclosan From Consumer Soaps
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally told manufacturers they can no longer put triclosan in consumer soaps. The FDA says antibacterial do little or nothing to make soap work any better and the industry has failed to prove they are safe. Manufacturers have one year to comply. Triclosan is still allowed as an […]
September 7, 2016
Bar vs Bottle — How Do You Buy Your Soap?
An interesting article entered my email inbox the other day from the environmental blog Treehugger. It was about the change that’s occurring in the way people buy soap. Bar soap sales are declining and liquid soap sales are gaining. I was sorry to read this. From a toxics viewpoint, soap is one of the few […]
Affordable Sofas
There have been so many questions about finding affordable sofas I thought I would make a separate post to answer this question. First, there are no ready-made affordable sofas that I would call toxic-free. All the ready-made sofas cost thousands of dollars. But there are some things you can do. [I’ve mentioned these before in […]
August 31, 2016
Toxics in Toothpaste
The Cornucopia Institute has a new report on toothpaste that is exceptional, It covers regulations, and ingredients and ends with a list of toothpastes that contain organic ingredients and how to make your own at home. CORNUCOPIA: Behind the Dazzling Smile
Is There Any Difference Between PET and PETE?
Question from Katherine I’m confused about PET and PETE. Are they the same thing or different? Debra’s Answer PET and PETE are both acronyms for polyethylene terephthalate. Polyethylene terephthalate is a clear, tough plastic in the polyester family. It is made from only two chemicals that are tightly bonded together. PET has been approved as […]
Colors in Silicone
There have been some questions about what type of colorant is use to make brightly-colored silicone products. I’m in the process of reading a book called Advances in Polymer Coated Textiles=which states that coloring agents for silicone coatings need to be chosen carefully because organic pigments are not suitable for high-temperature uses. [Organic pigments are […]
Which Handwashing Dish Soap Do You Use?
Question from Sicili Hi Debra. I noticed on one of your comments, you said you hardly have any plastic in your home at all. I just wanted to ask ,what type of hand dish washing soap do you use for doing dishes ? I am trying to figure out if I should use the natural […]
Non-Profits Sue General Mills for False and Misleading Use of ‘Natural’
Tests Reveal Nature Valley Products Contain Glyphosate, an Ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Washington, DC – Today, three non profit organizations filed a lawsuit against General Mills for misleading the public by labeling their Nature Valley brand granola bars “Made with 100% NATURAL whole grain OATS.” It was recently discovered that the herbicide chemical glyphosate, an […]
August 25, 2016
Nontoxic Glue for Wood Floor
Question from Katie Hi Debra, Glad to be able to ask advice on nontoxic glue for a patch job. We had to remove several planks of engineered hardwood flooring in front of our back sliding door. We will be putting down new planks but I am concerned about fumes from the glue.(I will outgas the […]
August 22, 2016
Handmade Betty
All kinds of organic body care products for men, women, and children, including the purest sun protection I’ve seen. Packaged in glass jars. “We make everything in small batches & with only transparent ingredients . Our Company dedicate itself in finding the best ingredients and suppliers to find wholesome and beautiful ingredients. All of our […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
August 9, 2016
Uncle Goose
Adorable wooden blocks painted with animal faces and features. Also beautiful ABC blocks. These are truly works of art. I love these! “We handcraft every set in Grand Rapids, Michigan, using choice materials from around the Great Lakes. And yes, we are 100% made in the USA…non-toxic, child-safe inks on all our blocks.”
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Renewable
Terrain Heritage Garden Hose
A beautiful garden hose made from toxic free polyurethane, with chrome-planted lead-free brass fittings. Come in six lovely garden-compatible colors. Plus this site has many more stylish and natural garden and home products.
Tags: Non Toxic
Portola Paints & Glazes
Handcrafted Zero-VOC paints (acrylic base). made in small batches and blended by hand. “Jamie and Casey Davis, co-founders and owners, were born and raised in Los Angeles to a family of artists. Mentored by their father, a high-end custom home builder, Jamie and Casey inherited a deeply rooted love for design and color…Because every paint […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic
Soludos
Traditional cotton/jute espadrilles with natural rubber (latex) soles in up-to-date styling: tennis shoes, slippers, sandals. Also some suede uppers, some linen linings. Lots of colors, some decorated. Flats and wedge heels. Women and men. Read comments for advice about ordering the correct size.
Lancaster Creations
Organic herbal products “born out of a mother’s need for clean, natural, unadulterated products for her home and family…owned and operated by a self proclaimed “Arti-Free” Mommy of 2…We use the highest quality Organic ingredients & source locally whenever possible. Our beeswax is collected from a CCOF certified small family owned farm in Kingsburg, California, […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
Rooted Athlete
Unscented, certified organic stick deodorant made from coconut oil, carnauba wax, arrowroot powder, shea butter, and baking soda. Also scented available.
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
Coco Pits
Unscented, certified organic stick and cream deodorants, made from organic virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil, sodium bicarbonate, organic arrowroot powder, beeswax, Vitamin E oil, and organic essential oils. Also comes in six scents.
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
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