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Good article on Permaculture, explains it nicely...

 

 

 

 

 

debraTo: cyndikrallSent: 10/28/2008 5:25:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: FROM DEBRA: Halloween, Permaculture, new Q & A...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings!

 

This year has gone by so fast! It will be Halloween already on Friday, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. A wonderful thing happened this week. I was invited to a meeting where we discussed the formation of a community group that would apply the sustainability principles outlined by Permaculture in our community. If you're not familiar with Permaculture, it is a body of knowledge based on laws of nature [see my article What is Permaculture?]. Originally it was about agriculture, but it has expanded to apply to our human culture as well. Since I studied Permaculture quite extensively some years ago, this is very exciting for me! Debra's Green Classifieds is growing, slowly but surely. Each week there are new ads. I love this format because you get a whole page for an ad, with unlimited words. You can advertise anything you want to sell (that's green, of course) as an individual or business, or your green professional services, homes for sale or rent, cars, local businesses and services...and rates are very affordable, from $7 for 7 days to $100 for six months. Debra :-)

HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #158 ~ 28 October 2008 * HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERNS* GREEN LIVING Q & A BLOG: new Q & As / new comments on previous Q & As* CLASSIFIED ADS 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)Search the Back IssuesOther newsletters by Debra

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HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERNS Though Halloween today is a big commercial enterprise, it has it's roots in celebration of the changing season. I like to acknowledge the shift to winter simply with a jack-o-lantern, a completely natural seasonal decoration that biodegrades back to the earth. Here's a little post I wrote about jack-o-lanterns for my blog A Bit of Nature: "Jack- O-Lanterns" on A Bit of Nature blog... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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. I also am available Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm eastern time to answer your questions immediately and personally with a paid telephone consultation.

 

 

* Safety of ACQ Pressure-Treated Wood

* Is Modal® a natural fiber?

* Lead on Power Cords

* Silicone baking mats vs parchment paper

* fragrance free deodorants

* Particle/Press Board: Will it fully out gas and become safe?

* Offgassing From Silicone Bakeware

* Safest Baby Mattress, Used one or Cover??

* nontoxic baby cribs

* A New Look at Shaklee

* can visions cookware and pyrex shatter while cooking?

* Murphy Oil Soap

* Dove soap not fragrance free

* Gentle body cleanser?

* Avoiding EMF

* Where to find the most Natural Vitamins

* Tagless clothing

* Stainless Steel Canteens

* fabric softeners (liquid/sheet )

* baby crib mattress

* "Solid" Wood and Epoxy Resin covered Metal

* EMF & Off-Gassing in TV's

* Toxicity of Organic Cotton

* Natural gas leak warning

* Toothpaste Question

* nylon cooking utensils

* Safest Way To Kill Algae On Pool Screens And On Roofs

* gypsy moth natural solution sought

* The new EdenPure Gen3 Quartz Infrared Portable Heater

* Polyurethane foam in bra padding

* Makeup Remover

* Settling of wall insulation

* cleaning pinworm eggs

* milk cartons

* Dishwasher Safe

* Pneumonia

* Those black mark thingies on my dishes

* Plastic Smell in Carpet

 

 

 

 

waterproof mattress pad I have a bed wetter who sleeps in a twin size bed. I know you've discussed this before, but I can't afford a wool mattress pad. I can't find anything else that doesn't have some kind of polyester in it anyway, so I'm tempted to just save my money and get another polylaminate/cotton/polyester one at Walmart for $12. (I bought one already because it was urgent, and it works well.) The "safest" ones with polyethylene or polyurethane still contain 20% polyester (80% cotton) fill and supposedly don't hold up that well in the wash. What is polylaminate, and is relatively safe? Thanks for any advice here.

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New Oven self-clean vs manual and non-stick interior My wife and I are shopping for a new stove, we are trying to find the best interior, does anyone make a manual clean oven with out non-stick interior. I may be ok with ths self cleaning models that use steam (Samsung) but was still wondering about the toxicity of non-stick interior. I hope this has not been too obtuse, we just want the best non-toxic stove without paying an arm and a leg.

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borosilicate glass tea kettle Hi! I'm not sure if my previous post of this question made it through (computer glitches here lately). I saw a borosilicate glass tea kettle for sale in the Lehmans catalog. Do you think this is safe? Is this just regular glass, or something different? What kind of tea kettle is the safest for my family?Thanks so much!

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Mold in Laundry Detergents Debra, many MCSers are sensitive to mold--or got that way because of mold. Can you post this info about detergents incl. Seventh Generation? I was reacting to it and didn't know why (I'm sensitive to mold). This explains why I was "reacting" to some of my clothing. Felt like moldish but wasn't mold. I think I am going to demand a refund from the company. Seventh Generation contains enzyme. I have posted this before but will repeat. The supposed "natural" enzyme is subtilisin, a protease made from genetically-modified Bacillus subtilis. Most manufacturers now include this protease in their formulations (to facilitate digesting blood and food stains). No one with mold allergy should use any detergent containing this enzyme. Subtilisin is similar in structure to mold-protein enzymes which are major allergens. When Procter and Gamble first started incorporating subtilisin in detergents, the company ended up with an alomst 50% rate of occupational asthma, ultimately proven to have been caused by exposure to aerosolized subtilisin dust. Inhalation of subtilisin is DANGEROUS for sensitized individuals. If you have detergent residues left on clothing or sheets, you are exposed to the enzyme on aerosolized lint 24/7. If your dryer hose leaks, you are blowing the equivalent of mold into your home every time you use a dryer. ALL-Free has no enzymes or fragrance. Always read the label!!! Jeffrey May May Indoor Air Investigations www.mayindoorair.com

 

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Orange oil to treat termites? I found out I have dry wood termite infestation in my attic. I shudder at the thought of having to fumigate, so I searched on this site but found no natural alternatives. Then I heard of orange oil, offered for example by this company www.planetorangetermite.com. However, I am afraid it's too good to be true. Is it effective? is it really just natural ingredients or is it the case that some horrible chemical are hiding in the 8% of the material they do not disclose in the description? the site just says XT-2000 is 92% pure d-limonene. Thank you and your readers for any feedback/experience they can provide

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red ceramic MORINGA from Brazil Moringa is a a botle made of red ceramic that holds and keeps the water cool through the summer months and gives a nice , rain water and earthy taste to it.I am afraid of contaminants leaching into the water.Do you know anything about it? Thank you dalia

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unsealed cedar and treated wood fence My neighbor wants to seal our fence saying that arsenic can leach from treated wood chemicals .Is this a problem ? And the chemicals from the sealing the wood? Thank you so much I love your site. dalia

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Polyester enamel paint on metal Hello Debra, I was thinking of buying a metal shed for the garden. All of the commericaly available ones are painted with polyester enamel paint? Would this paint be likely to offgas much after purchase? Would this be suitable for a person with moderate chemical sensitivity? Id appreciate any advice you could give me, Many thanks in advance.

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lime build up We have hard water, (possibly lime?) build up in our shower head. Any ideas how to clean it out?

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Tilex Fresh Shower I have noticed that the caulk in my shower has been deteriorating much faster than I think that it should, needing replacement in a matter of a very few months. It actually bubbles up and spreads out from the caulk line in places. My husband likes to use Tilex Fresh Shower daily cleaner, and I sus pect this is the culprit. I am trying to get away from harsh chemicals. Do you have any suggestions for a safer product that would not "eat" my caulk and would still make him happy in keeping a clean shower?

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Vitamins Debra, Thank you so much for the tremendous service this blog provides. My husband's doctor told him that he's Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C deficient. I'm trying to find the best, non- toxic, organic vitamins available, but I'm totally overwhelmed by what's out there. Are there any brands of vitamins that you recommend? Many thanks, Rita

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Does anyone know safe cleaner to get melted plastic out of oven? Trying to conserve water, I had a cakepan with a plastic lid on it, (believe me i dont like plastic, and i have thrown almost all my plastic items away, but this was just a cakepan to use on occassion). I cant believe i did this but I stuck it in the oven to save from washing it because it has some cake left in it. Ok, so i went to make a pizza and preheated my oven. I didn't smell anything but i started seeing flames, so me not being a cook, or knowing much about this stuff, i had my mom take it out of the oven for me, and she threw it outside, and opened the oven door and then we opened the doors and windows and left for about an hour, and i came back home when it was not smelly anymore. So we decided to catch a warm day to clean it out. My mom took a spatula and scraped the plastic out. It looked like all of it was gone, so she said we need to burn the stove out, so we turned it on and left. So when i came back it smelled AGAIN, and we turned it up and left again. Ok, now this time when i came home it didnt smell so i thought great i can use my oven again, so i put it on the self cleaning one more time to make sure and it STILL smelled like plastic. You cant even see hardly any plastic in there, just maybe a spot, not even enough that can be got up, just looks like a water spot, Did i inhale toxic fumes? Is there any hope for my oven? Is there any safe cleaner that will help?

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