non-toxic

A retired rancher in Goldthwaite, TX discovers a remarkable green technology for getting rid of fire ants without harmful poisons or chemicals.

5 ridiculous ways to harness energy from everyday activities. 2 ridiculous green fashion statements. 1 ridiculous drawing.

David Feldman, MD, emeritus professor of endocrinology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and his team were the first researchers to identify and call attention to the possible impact of low levels of bisphenol A on human health.

Check out Green Mom Finds take on non-toxic made in America nail polish.  It is possible to have pretty nails minus the nasty poison found in most nail polishes. 

The Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate by Shaklee is like 5,824 bottles of windex in one small 16 oz. bottle.  But it is better because it is natural and non-toxic.  It can be used to clean pretty much anything in the home from pots and pans to the bathroom floor.  Tiny Décor is hosting a giveaway of this great cleaner sponsored by Green and Clean Mom.

Great article with resources to learn about eliminating carpet for a healthier home or keeping the carpet you do have clean with safe, non-toxic, natural cleaners.

The chemicals that are found in most cleaning products can be very dangerous and are a threat to your indoor air quality. These non-toxic products are just as good for cleaning, without the health risks.

The Nimbus by Sydney designer Simon Goldstein is a gracefully geometric lamp or lightshade made from recycled, non-toxic biologically inert materials. It is even delivered flat-packed in eco packaging. Original, eco-logical and simply beautiful.

 A list of chemicals found in mattresses may be toxic and carcinogenic. Mattress companies laminate or “glue” mattress layers together. Long-term health effects may occur after repeated exposure including cancers, damage to heart, liver, central nervous system and kidneys from Volatile Organic Content (VOC) found in a number of products including Adhesives/Glues.

I’ve been using soda crystals for a few years. I’ve use it to keep the drains clear and to get the most from my laundry detergent. I’ve also used to use it to clean the greasy gas hob, although I’ve now switched to an induction hob that is much easier to keep clean. It’s very useful, effective stuff, and doesn’t contain phosphates, enzymes or bleach, so it’s gentler on the environment than many of the detergents available these days.