This week I received an email from one of my Debra's List sponsors about a project that each of you can help with...and it won't cost you a penny. Erin Ely, who sells MiEssence organic bodycare products and often posts on the blog, is one of the top 8 finalists for a $10,000 prize, which will go to establish a permanent indoor location for the farmer's market in Eugene, Oregon. Take a moment to vote for her project right now. Just click on http://ideablob.com/ideas/894-Permanent-Indoor-Farmers-Market. Have a great week! Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #123 ~ 26 February 2008 * NEW ON DEBRA'S LIST If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html Health, Home & Habitat Back Issues (tables of contents)
In today's marketplace, there are a lot of opinions about what is "green." But there is a standard, a solid anchor for evaluating green products within a sea of often contradictory claims. One manufacturer tells us that it's good for the environment to use disposable diapers because you save water by not having to wash them, while another tells us cloth diapers reduce landfill waste. The plastics industry advertises that plastic saves energy in shipping because it's lighter than glass, but the glass bottle is both made from recycled materials and is recyclable after use. Which better, which more "green?" Find the true standard for green products in Really Green. Read more about Really Green and order...
NEW ON DEBRA'S LIST Shepherd's Dream now sells materials to make your own beds and bedding, in addition to their wool mattresses, comforters, and pillows. 100% Pure makes bodycare products with organic and natural food ingredients, including fruit-pigmented cosmetics! Solvent Free Paint sells 50 year paint made with the pressed linseed oil from organic flax seeds. Comes in many colors. Sodasan Cleaning Products offers a full line of certified organic cleaning products made from organically grown fruits, vegetables & plants. N.E.E.D.S. carries a wide variety of products chosen especially to be suitable for people with MCS.
GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
* most energy efficient stereo? Thermolon nonstick cookware This is the way to go everyone get rid of your Analon, Teflon, Circulon and all other on's. Take Back My TV This year, Americans will buy 30 million new digital TVs. printed materials I have just removed as many toxic elements as i can from my bedroom due to my mcs, and unfortunately its looking rather bare. I was wondering how long it on it takes printed materials like posters and pictures to offgas fully (i imagine its the same principle for other printed materials like magazines). I have some lovely art posters that i would be sad to live without, they are a couple of years old now, would they be safe for someone with mcs? Many Thanks. Plastic storage issues Hi Debra, ethnic hair
Food Wrap Debra, I have eliminated foil and saran wrap from my kitchen, however, I have been unable to find a good replacement for those products. What do you recommend for example when baking a chicken or roasting vegetables in the oven to cover baking dishes with when no longer using foil? The foil kept everything so moist. I feel like a heavy corning ware lid wouldn't keep things as moist.
non plastic water filters? There has been a lot written lately about plastic water containers and their affect on the endocrine/hormonal system. are plastic jacuzzi tubs safe and do they stay bacteria/mold free? I am considering installing a jacuzzi tub to ease my back problems, but wonder about soaking in hot water in a new plastic tub. Does the plastic outgas, especially when filled with hot water? I also wonder if they are prone to mold and/or bacterial build-up in the jets?
Dog Skin Issues/Demodex Hello,
Wein Personal Air Purifier I recently purchased a Wein Personal Air purifier because of my chemical sensitivity, my smell balance is way off. While I am working on getting this back in line, I find that walking into a room with any odor to be distressing. I have started using this personal air purifier. It is an ionic purifier. The booklet says that it gives off less than .028 ppm ozone output. Does anyone know about the safety of this device? Confused about bleached products Debra, Is Persil laundry detergent green? We've been looking all over the web all evening trying to find any kind of review of Persil laundry detergents and their ingredients without luck. We're looking for the best detergent to use with a new Miele front-loading washer, while also minimizing impacts on our own health and on the environment. alternative to plastic garbage bags What would you recommend for a green garbage bag? Could you try to demystify the different materials used in the biodegradable ones? Exterminator Recommendation Hello-
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