And in a hot shower when your pores are wide open is NOT where you want to be when your vinyl shower curtain starts emitting these toxic gases… As many as 100 toxic chemicals associated with adverse health effects are released into the air from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shower curtains. These chemicals make up that [...]
EarthTalk is a weekly installment from E/The Environmental Magazine. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping mosquitoes at bay? DEET is commonly known as the king of mosquito repellents, though not everyone [...]
My wife Amy uses Alima mineral makeup, and with her last order they sent a card that outlined the top 10 cosmetic toxins to avoid and why to avoid them. I figured I would share with those of you looking for healthier and safer makeup choices! BHA – (Butylated hydroxyanisole) Toxic to the liver, immune [...]
Aside from staying home and drinking tap water out of a washable glass, the best way to be “green” while on the go is choosing your reusable water bottle wisely. From the lowly single-use-only bottle you can buy at your local gas station to the stainless steel and aluminum options, making the right choice is [...]
EarthTalk is a weekly installment from E/The Environmental Magazine. Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? — Leanne Chacksfield, Cincinnati, OH Like most air fresheners, many scented candles contain and release phthalates, potentially harmful chemicals that have [...]
Seems legit…anyone have more info on this? On January 24th, 2008, United States Department of (USDA) Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced the availability of $74.5 million in emergency funding to combat the light brown apple moth (LBAM) infestation in California (1). This announcement comes in conjunction with the release of the California Department of Agriculture’s [...]
My wife slowly switched over to all-natural mineral makeup in the last 6 months, but prior to switching over she used the same popular stuff that most people have been using forever. But after reading an article in Mother Jones by Michelle Chandra about the weird ingredients found in some very expensive makeup, I was [...]
