I can't believe it's back-to-school time already! When I was going to school in California, we started after Labor Day, but here in Florida, kids start in August! Summer is coming to an end... So today I've gathered up links to school-related subjects on my websites. And, of course, our excellent ongoing discussions on the Green Living Q&A blog. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #97 ~ 14 August 2007 * GOING GREEN AT SCHOOL 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 Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GOING GREEN AT SCHOOL Here are some links I've gathered, from my websites and others, on topics related to back to school. GREEN SCHOOL RESOURCES ORGANIC SCHOOL LUNCH BOOK BAGS AND BACKPACKS
RECYCLED SCHOOL SUPPLIES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through yesterday. 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.
* Borax has some new data on the toxicity question * Air Duct Cleaning Safe Mattresses Does anyone know where I can purchase a mattress that has minimal or no chemicals for a reasonable price. Mail order would be preferable since we live 175 miles from any large city. inkjet printers Hi, I'm a photographer and I have a large - 44 inches wide- inkjet printer. I've checked the msds for the inks and all it says is that "intentional inhalation overexposure will cause lung irritation" Are pre-finished hardwood floors OK? My wife has MCS and we are in the process of finding a "safe" house, both insisde and outside. We think we have found a house that fits most of our criteria, except for one area. The homeowner installed pre-finished hardwood floors in part of the home 6 months ago. We've heard that this should be OK since the finish is baked on. We were in the home for about 45 minutes and my wife did not detect anything. Her sense of smell is accute and she usually detects things immediately if it is going to bother her. What do you think? Opinions are welcome. Thank you. Jenny Craig After stumbling across your site and reading about process foods, and sweetners, etc... I wonder what are your thoughts or research on Jenny Craig foods.... I just started the program to lose 50lbs, do you have another recommendation? My Tooth Powder Safe? Hi, Debra ~ I have been intrigued by the discussions about using tooth soap. I have been using Revelation Tooth Powder for some time and I am wondering if any of these ingredients might be harming my teeth: "Calcium Carbonate a naturally occurring mild abrasive, Soap from vegetable sources only, natural Brazilian Menthol, pure Wintergreen Oil." Blender with no fumes? I cannot seem to find a blender with no fumey odors. All of the blenders I've checked out so far smell strongly of outgassing soft plastic which is coming from the lid and the gasket. Can anyone help? We're all having smoothie deficiencies! Thanks. Organic Flea Control Hi Debra, I'd like to share an article I wrote about organic flea control with you and your readers. It's at www.richsoil.com/fleas. Automobile Detailing I would like to get some tips on detailing automobiles with non-chemical products. In the process of removing chemicals from my home I realized that 25% of them were dedicated to my car(sad I know!). I don't expect the love affair with my car to end so any advice would be appreciated for interior detailing that includes leather seats. Universal Inkjet Refill System Hi Debra and Everyone,
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