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debraTo: cyndikrallSent: 3/31/2009 8:35:36 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: FROM DEBRA: Sunscreen, Wool Absorbs Formaldehyde, new Q+A ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings!

 

Still in San Francisco today. The weather is great, flowers are blooming, and hotel rates are low, low, low until the end of April. Lots of organic restaurants and green things to see and do, so if you're planning a vacation or just want a weekend getaway, now is a wonderful time to visit San Francisco! Debra :-)

HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #180 ~ 31 March 2009 * 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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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.

 

 

* Sunscreen for Babies has many recommendations and a hands-down winner

* Formaldehyde Absorbers has info on how WOOL absorbs formaldehyde

* I Turned Off EMFs In My House has a pile of comments, plus an update from the original poster

* satillite safety concern has some conflicting opinions

* How to Launder Mold Out of Clothing recommends a nontoxic mold removal detergent

* specific low voc paint has some recommendations

* Is silicone cookware safe?

* How To Repel Ants So They Don't Come Back

* Safe Dinnerware

* Using a Clothes Line

* Facial Brown Sun Spots: Non-Toxic Natural Remedy?

* Fabric Dyes

* Non-Toxic Cutting Board Recommendations?

* Slow Cooker with Lead Free Glaze

* tried and true help for eczema?

* Magnetically-attractive stainless steel cookware

* Toothpaste and Nature's Gate

* Lotions & Lip Gloss

* stainless steel cookware

* Floor Soundproofing Material

* Safe tea kettle?

* Pet Food

* Sulfur Dioxide

* Help with son's ADD

* Illness from ozone air purifier

* This Old House

* eco friendly face care and make-up

* Swim Cloth Diaper

* Blinds

 

 

 

 

a new sofa Hi- I just found your website and hope you can help. I've been living with chemical sensitivity for a long time now after being poisoned by Dursban applied for termites in my home. Any-way, trying to buy conventional upholstered furniture hasn't worked out. We badly need a new sofa and even though organic sofas are very expensive I'm willing to maske the investment if it will last many years. Any advice on specific brands and materials? It seems they all have natural latex in them now. Could this be problematic for me? I have smelled it and didn't like the smell although if it's encased it might not be a problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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greensofas.com I have been searching for an affordable eco-friendly sofa and just stumbled upon the website www.greensofas.com. I am impressed with their philosophy and prices, but purchasing furniture online is a little scary. Has anyone purchased a sofa from this company?

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EMF levels from wireless home security We are considering installing ADT this week. There has been a sharp increase in crime in our neighborhood following the economic downturn. The only way they can install is with wireless security - something about us not having crawl space etc. etc. Does anyone know the EMF levels created by wireless security - I can accept an increase as long as it is not too great, and also do you know if it will be giving EMF when the system is not armed?

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MOLD car A/C eradiication How do I eliminate mold coming from my car's air conditioner. I'm extremely chemically sensitive and allergic to the mold. I need a very gentle safe product to put in there. thanks! Barbara

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Safest Computer Hello Debra and all, I read the most recent thread on Least toxic computers (PCs) in Dec. 2008, but was wondering if Debra or anyone else has any knowledge about buying Apple Mac or Dell. We need a high performance PC with the least emissions of toxics. I have read and read many different studies and reports on both companies and their efforts to reduce hazardous materials currently, and in the future. But, details for specific models seems to be lacking and there appears to be as much support for Dell from some studies, as for Apple on others. It's very confusing and we rely heavily for our computer for extensive research, and other artistic pursuits both visual and music related. So, any insight is greatly appreciated. Debra, would you mind saying what type of computer you purchased? Thanks again.

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Should I Garden Green if Neighbors Don't? Hello... I love reading your Q & As.... I have a question thats been bothering me... My husband wants to use some kind of weed and feed which I am sure is loaded with chemicals on our lawn. We dont have a large yard, its about 1/2 acre... I explained to him, that its not a good idea because the chemicals seep into the ground and will wind up in our well water and then we drink it. We do have filters in the house but nothing fancy.. Like reverse osmosis or anything like that. Well imagine my surprise when he told me our neighbors used some company and had their yard chemically treated... I know I cant go around telling my neighbors what to do, but it bugs me. Does it make sense that we are 'green' while our neighbors are not? I am sure we are all tapping from the same underground water source. Any suggestions? Thanks Wanda

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washing walls with grapefruit seed extract I am going to wash all the walls in our house to get rid of possible mold spores. I can't use any soap or other material that has a smell. Will grapefruit seed extract in water be strong enough to clean the walls? Will it leave an odor? What would you suggest that I can use? THANKS

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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics How many of you have signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics? Just because something says "ORGANIC" does not mean it is safe. The Bush admistration watered down how much has to be Organic to be called Organic. Only less than half the product has to be organic in my state of California. SO what is the other half then? Also when you are entering into the Skindeep.com data base look to see which companies have signed the "Campaign forsafecosmetics".I will tell you that I am very proud of myself for recently calling Neutragena and asking why they pay the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY to have their logo on their product when their product has over twelve different kinds of cancer causing toxins.The ACS does not endorse any specific product. Neutragena could not give me answer. I will not buy there products at all or Trader Joe's. I try to buy from local family owned businesses. NOT CORPORATE POISONS. I don't want lead in make-up or my childs toys anymore China. Thanks girls and Have beautiful day cause we are all beautiful without make-up too! Peace and Awareness Jennifer

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sligthtly warped stainless steel

Debra, I have a set of high quality stainless steel cookware. I only recently learned that putting hot cookware in water soon after cooking can cause the pots and pans to warp. While possible warping is only really noticeable on one piece, I know that all of my pieces have been exposed to possible slight warping. My question is whether this warping may alter the health safety of using my stainless steel cookware. If this just alters the heating capabilities of my pots and pans then I am not inclined to spend the money to replace the set, but if there are any health safety concerns associated with using possibly slightly warped stainless steel cookware then I will be willing to buy new pieces. Thank you!

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plywood vs particleboard i know both of these use formaldehyde based resins, but is furniture made from plywood less toxic (less offgassing) than that made with particle board?

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