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Jacobs & Brichford
Producers of raw milk cheese on their family’s Hoosier Homestead Farm. “Making cheese from our solely grass-fed dairy cows, we continue to live and work on the farm that has been in the family since 1819. We believe in a sustainable future and our cheese is one way we can bring that vision to you.”
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
July 26, 2016
Explorer Hats
“Indiana Jones” style hats for men and women, made from garment washed twill, weathered cotton, boiled wool or naturally harvested organic raffia. Look at this sweet wide-brimmed crocheted toyo hat with flowers made from shells. Great styles. Affordable prices.
Tags: non-toxic, Organic, Renewable
July 25, 2016
Gneiss Spice
Clever magnetic spice racks and organic spices in small packages to refill. Interlocking hexagonal magnetic spice jars stick to metal racks (or refrigerator doors, I assume).
Wal-Mart Responds to Consumer Demands by Requiring Manufacturers to Remove Some Toxic Chemicals from Products Sold at Their Stores
In 2013, Wal-Mart asked it’s suppliers to reduce certain toxic chemicals from personal care, cleaning, and beauty products and promote alternatives. The program affects about 90,000 items from 700 manufacturers. Last week, Wal-Mart announced the chemicals on the list and reported that to date its suppliers have removed 95 percent of the chemicals on the […]
Amagansett Sea Salt
Premium finishing salt, to be added to food on your plate. “Amagansett Sea Salt is crafted entirely by hand in small batches from seawater harvested from the Atlantic Ocean. All steps – from the ocean to the jar – take place in Amagansett, a small, oceanfront hamlet in the Hamptons area of Long Island, New […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, non-toxic
July 19, 2016
Conner Handmade Hats
High quality hats for women, men, and children in many styles, made from organic cotton. Also hemp, leather, linen, waxed cotton, raffia, paper straw, wool, and more (see Material menu for full list). Extra large sizes available for big heads. I’ve never seen so many styles of hats made from natural materials all in one […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, non-toxic, Organic, Renewable
Naked Binder
3-ring binders (various sizes), pocket folders, and tab dividers that are ‘recyclable, strong, and made of recycled materials. We designed them to not only look great, but be healthier and safer to make, use, and recycle…We believe the products you use should inspire, be strong, and be kind to the planet.” Choose from binders made […]
Tags: Non Toxic
Southern Scent Candle Co.
I found this candle company at a local street fair. “All natural soy candles at a price that everyone can enjoy.” All organic 100% soy bean wax, cedar wooden wicks, and organic essential oils for “a fully organic product…Due to the nature of the soy and wood these candles will have a low flame, a […]
Red Clouds Collective
Clothing, bags, and accessories made with all natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship. “Our products are born from necessity. Each one is thoughtfully designed to make life a little easier, and they’re all built to last a lifetime.”MATERIALS: Vegetable Tanned Leather from Hermann Oak—a St. Louis, Missouri-based tannery that has been tanning leather using extracts of […]
Tags: Handmade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Renewable
Seavees
Casual sneakers, espadrilles, and sandals—made with washed natural fiber fabrics (cotton, linen, hemp), genuine gum rubber soles, and vegetable-tanned leather.
Tags: Made in USA, non-toxic, Renewable
America’s First Nontoxic City
Read this inspiring story about how the city of Irvine, California got pesticides reduced in public places. Anyone can do this anywhere, for any chemical. Let’s get going with this everywhere. OC WEEKLY: How Irvine Became SoCal’s First Non-toxic City NONTOXIC IRVINE
Can Water Make You Fat?
The cover of First for Women on magazine racks this week says THE NEW WATER CURE Oxford University researcher confirm drinking H2O speeds weight loss by 550% But 95% of women don’t see results because the water they’re drinking is slowing their thyroid Well, I had to read that! Unfortunately, First for Women […]
Toxic Chemicals and Food Allergies/Sensitivities
I first observed a connection between food allergies and toxic exposures more than thirty years ago when I was working in the office of a doctor who was treating patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. They would come in reacting to chemicals and foods and the doctor would send them off to the beach for a […]
Harmful Chemicals from Natural Gas Operations Contaminate Bodies of Local Residents
You may not have considered fracking operations as a source of toxic chemical exposure, but it’s something you should check on. 12.4 million people live in the threat radius. CHECK MAPS HERE to fnd out if your home or school is within a 1/2 mile of an active oil & gas well, and more […]
Travel Cribs
Question from Jan Hi Debra, Have been researching safe Bassinetts/cosleepers. The best I have found are Nuna Sena and Lotus. Do you have an opinion on these? Debra’s Answer Lotus website says they are “nontoxic” (and do extensive testing to ensure the bassinets are free of a long list of chemicals, and also that they […]
July 18, 2016
10 Ways Pesticides Harm Your Body
Here’s a great overview of 10 documented health effects of pesticides: RODALE WELLNESS: 10 Crazy Things Pesticides Are Doing to Your Body Of course the answer is to eat organic, but this post might make the connection between pesticide exposure in foods and a condition you or a loved one may have. For example, did […]
My Personal Experience With “Second-Hand” Asbestos
Hi Debra, I saw that you haven’t posted much about asbestos and I wanted to share my experience with this dangerous mineral. Exposure to asbestos is a truly silent killer and something that everyone should be aware of. Many people think asbestos is a problem of the past, as laws were passed in the 1970’s […]
July 16, 2016
Excessive Lead in Tap Water Across America, says NRDC
In an extensive analysis of official EPA violation and enforcement records, NRDC mapped lead-related issues in drinking water systems across the United States. Our research illustrates the extraordinary geographic scope of America’s lead crisis. In 2015, 18 million people were served by water systems with lead violations NRDC: What’s in Your Water? Flint and Beyond […]
July 5, 2016
Skin Care That Fights Pollution?
Just a few days ago, The New York Times reported that toxic pollutants in the air can affect the skin’s aging process. A study done on data from subjects in Germany and China found an association between air pollution and brown spots on the skin. In response, major beauty companies are now offering a new […]
BPA in Canned Food = BPA in the Body—and Cream of Mushroom Soup Leaches more BPA Than Peaches
We’ve heard this before—BPA is leaching from the interior linings of cans into canned food—but a new study shows that different types of food leach different amounts of BPA. The study suggests that canned soups and pasta can expose consumers to higher concentrations of BPA than canned vegetables and fruit — and although those foods […]
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