Is There Lead in Corelle Dishes
Yes wondering also if the color in the Corelle dishware actually is lead free and if it is not if it leaches into say a Corelle Bowl if the color /paint is only on the outside of the bowl ?
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Thank you for all the fabulous info. We are looking to remodel our house and live in it 5-7 years before we build a house with a more non toxic budget. I am trying to find a good wood flooring that I won’t be worried about us living with but also something that we can afford for our remodel. Our contractor would like to use lifeproof vinyl plank, which claim to be phthalate & formaldehyde free. Any other cautions for this brand?
Ziploc Bags
I am using Ziplock freezer bags to keeps things dry in the car for my emergency supplies. Do I have to worry about offgassing in the car and with the high temperature? It it made of PE.
Cavities and Braces
My son needs two cavities filled. The MSDS of the 3M filler our dentist uses has some unpleasant ingredients. What is the least toxic resin or non resin solutions for tooth fillers for a kid with allergies (including nickel allergy)? He also needs braces and I want to know the least toxic materials we can have placed.
Is There Such a Thing as a Nontoxic Bean Bag Chair?
I made my own by purchasing organic cotton covers and filling them with organic kapok. They were quite big, so I put old cotton t-shirts in the bottom and then topped them off with the kapok. If you google organic cotton bean bag covers you will come up with several options.
Styrofoam in Hydroponics
Hi, I have seen styrofoam float used widely in hydroponic farming. Agree hydroponic is pesticide free, but does styrofoam has similar"food grade" like PU foam MDI or is styrofoam used in hydroponic farming safe at all? Thank you.
Handbag Materials
Can you tell me if it's toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far.
Is Silicone Inherently Antibacterial?
Does anyone know if silicone touted as antibacterial and antimicrobial is that way because it is naturally a deterrent or if it is treated with a chemical? And if treated with a chemical to be antibacterial, is it inert in silicone in the final product?
Do Toxic Chemicals Permeate Milk Cartons
I have noticed that certain small grocery stores in our area tend to have a very heavy cleaner/deodorant smell. We popped into one this evening for a quick carton of milk, and when I got in the car I realized that the carton had the odor of the store - and the odor even transferred to my hand after I carried it to the car. Is it possible that the chemicals permeated the milk carton and contaminated the milk, or are paper milk cartons sealed well enough to prevent that?
Toxic Free Moulding
I am looking for baseboard, chair rail moulding (White). MDF is supposed to have formaldehyde in it ...not sure if they have done without. What is the best to use with little to no off gassing?
Shopping for Toxic-Free Products at IKEA
Does anyone know about Ikea stuff? They claim some of their things are non voc etc. Does anyone have any actual experience though with buying anything new from them?
A New Refrigerator that Doesn’t Outgas
Hi there! I’m shopping for a new fridge, and I’m looking at the descriptions, ALL of them so far have prop 65 warning, which I’m not happy with, plus some of them smell terrible, like a toxic factory inside when I checked some out at stores. Are there any refrigerators that are made with non toxic materials at all? Without the prop 65? Please share anything you know about this. Thank you.
Does Ecos Air Purifying Paint Make Toxic Chemicals Stick to Walls?
I have used many ECOS paint and varnish products, but I've never used their "air purifying" products, and I just had a thought about them. They have trade-secret "inert minerals" that "trap" various harmful toxins and "transform each wall in your home into a massive indoor air filter." This sounds good until you realize that this means THE HARMFUL TOXINS NEVER LEAVE.
Is Fruit and Vegetable Wash Safe?
I buy organic produce but I still feel like I have to wash it. Are the "non-toxic" fruit and vegetable washes safe?
Lead-Free Door Knobs
Do lead free door knobs exist?
To answer this question thoroughly you would need to know the types of doorknobs available and the materials used to make each type
Lovesac Furniture
I recently saw a Lovesac piece of soft furniture, and wanted to know about the materials it is made from. They are textiles, REPREVE, repurposed from plastic bottles, and Durafoam, a premium blend of shredded recycled foam. They make a “Sac” and a sectional couch.
New IKEA Mausund Mattress
I noticed that Ikea recently came out with a new latex/cotton/wool mattress called Mausund. We are preparing to move to Europe and will need to buy mattresses for our three young children and this mattress is available there. It appears as though the materials in the US and EU version of the mattress are similar. Would this be a 'safer' option for my young kids to sleep on (ages 3, 6 and 9)?
Proposition 65 Warning on Readers Eyeglasses
Over the years I have purchased a lot of reading glasses and have done some research on the plastics used for frames. However, I have never seen a warning label on eyeglasses of any kind until Labor Day weekend when I tried to order a pair of glasses online from readers.com. I got all the way to checkout and was just about to click on the “buy” button when the warning above came up.
Finding Upholstery Fabrics Without Fire Retardants
Thanks for dedicating your website to toxic free! I have been looking for a fabric that is not treated with stain finish or fire retardants. It looks like even 100% wool upholstery fabric is treated with FR, at least those from eBay who sell discounted fabric from design houses.
