It's good to be back in my own home after living for ten days in hotel rooms. As much as I love traveling, it really makes me appreciate the comfort of my own home, and everything I've done to make it healthy and natural. Just received a copy of the Fall issue of Natural Living magazine, which features a beautiful three-page spread on my green bathroom remodel. I want to thank you all for the exceptional number of comments this week on my Green Living Q&A blog. Your contributions are so valuable for everyone!
Debra :-) P.S. My houses are still for sale... HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #104 ~ 2 October 2007 * WHAT "GREEN" MEANS TO ME 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) $$$ COMPARE PRICES ON GREEN PRODUCTS $$$ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WHAT "GREEN" MEANS TO ME I just returned home on Sunday from attendeding the West Coast Green residential building conference and expo, where over 250 vendors displayed their green building products and over 200 green building experts gave seminars. While most had an excellent grasp of green, and there was a lot of great information and innovation, I came away with the feeling that "green" as a term is not very well defined. There was a lot of discussion where I was around how green often considers only environmental benefits and not health. Several vendors were selling a new fireplace replacement that burns ethanol made from corn, which for many people needs to be shipped across the country (not to mention the flame is housed in containers completely devoid of any reference to anything in nature than burns). But these were considered green because they provide a decorative flame (well, there was a little heat) from a renewable fuel. Since green products and green living is a vast subject with many facets, I thought I would write a short article on what "green" means to me, so at least all of you can understand the viewpoint on this subject from which I write. This article also includes a summary of the various "shades of green" in the marketplace today, so you can better understand the various consumers that manufacturers are targeting with their green products. Read What "Green" Means To Me... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.
* Mold Problems With Front-Loading Clothes Washers has a post from someone who is HAPPY with her front-loader and tells exactly what she does to maintain it mold-free * How Do I Remove Odors From New Clothing has a lot of suggestions * Odor in dresser has a lot of suggestions * On My Move to California... has a new entry about packing boxes * Controlling Mold on Shower Curtains Tick Invasion We are having a tick epidemic here in the Tampa Bay Area. I have found several on me but none on the dogs yet. Other dog owners are also becoming quite concerned about the amount of ticks they are pulling off their animals on a daily basis.
LDA or EPD treatment for allergies I am searching for anyone who has been through this treatment. EPD is practiced in other countries and LDA in the US. I am considering it for my 8 year old...but I really want some feedback, and have not been able to find anyone who has tried it. Anybody out there??
toxic carpet at church My church built a new sanctuary over a year ago. I can handle being in the building--finally, and even stay for opening part of services, but then I have to move to the fellowship hall. The sound system is connected in there, but it's just not the same. Toilet bowl cleaner Debra, Borax in front loading washers I have the Kenmore HE3 front loading washer and use an HE liquid detergent. I would like to know how and where to add Borax to the washing cycle.
Freezer Pack to Keep Food Cold? I'm wondering if anyone knows of any non-toxic or less-toxic (both in terms of health and environmental impact) freezer pack--something one would pack with food to keep it cold on a car trip. Moldy smelling laundry Hi,
Low VOC paint with Teflon Hello, How to neutralize cigarette smoke in a computer I have purchased a used computer from someone who smokes and never dreamed it would be saturated with smoke to the extent that it is. When it is running, the smell is overwhelming and I can't stand to sit next to it very long. I'm very chemically sensitive anyway. I've burned bees wax candles all around it, and sprayed a non-toxic TKO orange air freshener around it too, but it just reeks.
Silicone Ice Cube Trays I have been using silicone ice cube trays for aout two weeks and when the ice cube melts in the drink, there is white particals floating in the drink. Is that from the silicone material? Allergic Reaction to human skin from Swiffer Sweeper Last week, I experienced sever itching, painful, throbbing blisters all around my toes and heels. The dermatologist said it was from an initial contact dermatitis caused by a chemical reaction. I have no idea where I came in contact with a chemical. Teflon-free countertop grill? i want to use a grill simalar to the george foreman grill but without the teflon do you have any suggestions? whats your opinion of cuisinart grills? thanks dt
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