This past week I've been spending most of my time writing about the green bathroom remodel my husband and I did last year. I'm preparing a web "gallery" of photos for my website and an e-book that gives all the details and the brand names of all the products we used. I'm going to get back to working on that so it will be ready for next week, but wanted to make sure that I got the new entries on my Green Living Q&A blog out to you. There were lots of comments this week! Keep up the good work! Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #90 ~ 26 June 2007 * THE TOXICITY OF PLASTIC 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) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE TOXICITY OF PLASTIC I had a few questions this past week about plastic water bottles, as some readers have budget considerations about purchasing metal resuable water bottles. To respond to this, I decided to give you a little primer on plastics and toxicity, so that you all can evaluate for yourselves which plastic products are toxic and which are not. Read about the toxicity of plastic... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.
Last week I forgot to tell you that I outlined the body care products I use on Re mineral oil in response to a question. Go to the bottom of the page and scroll up a bit... * Mineral Oil--Is It Safe and Natural? using natural progesterone cream for hair renewal You recently wrote that your husband starting using a natural progesterone cream for hair loss (Q&A: Natural Hair Restoration) and it had helped. I have also been losing my hair for approximately six years. It is very thin but i am unwilling to use rogaine or other products on my head. Could you tell me if he used it as directed and how long before he noticed a different in his hair. Thank you so much for all the helpful information you provide. plastic shower hoses Debra, Safety of Cellulose Insulation I need to supplement the existing (fiberglass) insulation in the outside walls of my home. (It is in the San Francisco Bay area; it is not terribly cold here but my heating bills are too high.) Cellulose insulation sprayed into the wall cavity from the outside would be the easiest and least expensive way to go but I am concerned whether or not the ink residues and other possible chemical additives could seep though the inside walls and make my otherwise very healthy home become a problem for me. I am chemically injured so I need to be very careful about any changes that are made to my home. I am interested in other peoples experiences with this product.
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