It's been a hectic week having a garage sale to prepare for our big move to San Francisco and getting ready to go to San Francisco tomorrow morning for West Coast Green. Among other things, I was working on posting a record number of questions and comments to my Green Living Q&A blog. There's still time to get a 20% discount on tickets to West Coast Green in San Francisco on September 22. I will be giving two seminars--one is about choosing water filters, and the other I will be giving with my husband on "How To Remodel Without Getting a Divorce," featuring our green bathroom remodel we did together. To receive your discount, enter code ehi362 when registering at www.westcoastgreen.com. Thanks to Ecological Home Ideas magazine for this discount. Debra :-) P.S. My houses are still for sale... HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #102 ~ 18 September 2007 * NONTOXIC LIVING INCREASES LONGEVITY 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) $$$ COMPARE PRICES ON GREEN PRODUCTS $$$ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NONTOXIC LIVING INCREASES LONGEVITY The September issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine has an article by Dr. Brent Ridge called "Living to 100". In it he has ten strategies for longevity, which includes environment. He writes: Anything we bring into our homes or put onto our bodies can affect our health. I use natural or green products whenever I can--detergents, cleansers, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. If a bathtub cleanser is labeled "nontoxic," for example, that means it's safe for kids and safer for me and the environment. I recently had to replace the wood decking on the terrace of my New York City apartment. I wanted to avoid pressure-treated wood, which is sprayed with chemicals meant to prevent insect infestation yest pose potential environmental and health risks. I opted for composite lumber, which is made from recycled plastic and sawdust. It looks beautiful and works well.That was nice to see in a mainstream magazine... :-) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.
* Natural Eye Care has lots of comments * Wood Conditioner for Cutting Boards and Bowls About Latex
What is Biodegradable?
Walking Sticks
Chantel Copper Fusion cookware Hello Debra, non- toxic adhesive removal Hi Debra, non-toxic stucco products Hi Debra, Use of a vapor barrier on installing a new floor I have MCS and I'm putting in 2 new pre-finished wood floors in my home. ALL Free & Clear hypoallergenic laundry detergent My ALL Free & Clear hypoallergenic laundry detergent that comes in a 300ml dispenser carton has leaked onto the top of my metal washing machine. It has eaten away at the metal on top and left a bubbled ridge. It also leaked on my ceramic tiled sink area and has left an impossible to remove white calcification. The ALL company representative recommended that I hire someone to come in that specializes in 'clean-up' to fix the problem. Cleaning Acrylic Tubs We just bought a new house that has 3 bathtubs/showers that are one-piece acrylic. When I read the manufacturer's documentation, they of course recommend buying their own cleaning products and say not to use any abrasives. I clean my current bathrooms (all porcelain and tile) with baking soda and vinegar, and I'm wondering if the baking soda is considered abrasive. Also, I use Bon Ami for harder surfaces, and even though it says it doesn't scratch, will it damage my acrylic surfaces? Prefinished Hardwood Seeking more information on prefinished hardwoods for 'new' house. Did put some in last year when moved in house temporarily. Wonder which finish is ideal. Or guidelines... Ours planks aluminum something..in hindsight there must be something better. I was loopy and sick. I searched back blog issues and did learn that we can purchase at store and let it outgass for a while. That is great to know. Lawn Seeding and Fertilizer I live in an area that is not really green friendly yet, and thus I am unable to get good guidance on on toxic/low toxic seeds and fertilizer. I admit, I have never been saavy on lawn care - and now I need to turn dirt into grass! Any ideas? Non Stick Cooking? Does anyone know of any safe non-stick cooking pots & pans? I am fine without them, but my husband really likes to cook his eggs simply and with ease. I leave the room when he uses the pan. I recently heard an add for non stick pots & pans that can withstand up to 800 degrees,unlike the traditional teflon coated pans that heat and let out toxic material. Thanks Is There A SAFE "CPAP" Machine? Debra, carpet cleaning We are in a house for a year or so. We have some carpeting. Any ideas how to clean this? The house is 6 years old. Thanks. Nontoxic Waterproof Caulk Debra, I noticed in the pictures of your bathroom remodel that you installed a glass shower door. What type of caulk did you use to install this door? I have been having a hard time finding a nontoxic waterproof caulk. Thanks, Jim White vinegar for cleaning I'm looking for a distilled white vinegar that I can use for cleaning, that does not contain corn or sulfites. I'm allergic to both of them. Apple cider vinegar works for some things, but not others. I know that Heinz white vinegar is made from corn, and have had some very nasty reactions to the fumes from it. Do you know of any brands that are corn and sulfite free, that I can use? Thanks. Non-Toxic Furniture Experiences I would like some comments from those that have purchased new, non-toxic furniture from various sources such as Furnature. Have your experiences been good? Is it best to stick with used, out-gassed furniture? Some concerns I have are with the strong smell of organic cotton- does all furniture made with it have a strong smell? Non-toxic furniture is a big investment and only worth it if is truly satisfactory. Natural alternative to bug bombs Do you know of a natural alternative to the chemical (Raid) bug bombs for use in a basement? Natural Peanut butters / refrigeration? Do the "natural" peanut butters (the ones with only peanuts and salt) REQUIRE refrigeration for health reasons or is that only a suggestion on how to keep the natural oils from separating? Thanks so much for sharing your vast knowledge. ants in my fridge Can anyone please tell me how to get rid of ants in my fridge? They don't seem to be interested in the food, but swarm together on the walls of the fridge.
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