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Thanks for your patience during this transition.
Debra :-)
Lullaby Earth
"A revolutionary lightweight baby crib mattress that offers all the benefits you want in a crib mattress without any harmful chemicals or allergens." The mattress weighs only seven pounds, so it's easy to lift when changing the sheets, which is particularly helpful with the newer cribs that no longer have the drop-side features. And it's also affordable (not one of those high-priced models). Made of food-grade PE and PETE and designed to be free from harmful chemicals and allergens. You can even recycle this mattress when it’s outgrown. The mattress contains no polyurethane foam (including "soybean" foam blends), vinyl/PVC, polyurethane coated nylon or damask, PFC water-resistant treatments, antibacterial biocides and the various chemicals associated with these materials. Fire protection is achieved with hydrated silica, a harmless natural mineral. Made by the family who also created the Naturepedic mattresses. Tested by independent third-party laboratories and certified to meet the GREENGUARD® Children & Schools Certification standard and their even more stringent "Select" Certification standard.
OhioVISIT WEBSITE
Naturepedic
GOTS-certified "organic mattresses," created by a concerned grandfather who is also an environmental engineer. Also certified by Greenguard to their highest standard, these mattresses feature organic cotton and natural materials, and nontoxic food-grade waterproofing. Meets all fire regulations without use of toxic chemicals. No harmful chemicals or known allergens. Proper firmness, comfort and fit. Made in the USA by a family who cares and understands the issues.
OhioVISIT WEBSITE
Touchstone Essentials
"Whole-food nutrition harvested right from the earth." Four simple supplements--made from whole organic foods, harvested at their peak, and processed at low temperatures to preserve all the natural goodness--provide the everyday nutrients you need for good health. They also sell activated liquid zeolite drops that remove toxic chemicals from your body in 4-6 hours. These are effective products that support health at an affordable price.
North CarolinaVISIT WEBSITE
Room Doctor Furniture Company
"The World's Most Affordable Eco-Friendly Furniture." Founded in 1989 with the idea of designing and manufacturing low-cost, American-made, solid-wood furniture that is easy to assemble and use. Their "eco-friendly furniture is unmatched in terms of cost, durability and sustainability. We primarily use Southern Yellow Pine, our nations’ most abundant, sustainably-harvested wood source to produce our lines of futon frames, platform beds, bunk and loft beds, bookshelves and other coordinating pieces...We believe in environmental and social responsibility and are dedicated to promoting these ideals...Our commitment is to help our employees and community grow and prosper by providing safe, chemical-free home furnishings under our Xtreme Furniture brand while our longer-term goal is to achieve energy independence using a combination of wind, solar, geo-thermal, and bio-mass resources."
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Jaffe Bros.
A long-time supplier of organically grown, untreated, dried fruits, nuts, dates, seeds, grains, and other organic staples.
CaliforniaVISIT WEBSITE
Jaffe Bros.
A long-time supplier of organically grown, untreated, dried fruits, nuts, dates, seeds, grains, and other organic staples, they carry organic agave, organic honey, and organic maple syrup.
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Zinsser Bull's Eye Shellac
This wood finish is composed of a natural resin secreted by the tiny lac insect. After laying its eggs on certain trees in India and Thailand, and ingesting the sap of those trees, the lac secretes the digested tree sap to cover it's swarm of eggs. Upon contact with air, the secretion forms into a hard shell, thus the name. It's literally the shell of the lac insect. After the young insects are born, the remaining shell is harvested to make shellac. It is soaked in water and dried in the sun. It is then dissolved into ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, and methyl isobutyl ketone. Once it is applied and the volatile solvents evaporate, what is left is the natural shell, just as it is produced by the insect. Shellac gives a natural protective coating to wood, can block odors (can be used to seal formaldehyde odors from particleboard), and can be tinted. Shellac is UV resistant and will not yellow or darken with age. Dry shellac is so safe, it is certified by the Food and Drug Administration as a protective glaze for candy and pharmaceuticals. Read their detailed brochure "The Story of Shellac" which details the history and manufacturing process. NOTE: While dry shellac is completely natural and nontoxic when dry, in the can it has toxic solvents. Be sure to apply in a well-ventilated area and take appropriate precautions.
IllinoisVISIT WEBSITE
EZ Clear Water Filters
Affordable whole house and undersink water filters that remove chloramines, fluoride and other toxic chemicals. Units contain innovative "hollow carbon" that outperforms traditional carbon block and a proprietary ceramic media to remove fluoride (no alumina or bone char).
GeorgiaVISIT WEBSITE
Newman's Own Organic Chocolate Bars
Nell, daughter of Paul Newman, says,"Besides my love for chocolate, I was drawn to this project as a way to support sustainable agriculture. Growing the cacao in the ancient way meant that no rainforests would need to be destroyed. We can encourage this method by supporting the farmers economically." The organic cacao comes from small farmers in the Talamanca region on the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica. Some of these farms provide important buffer zones for the La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, a habitat for endangered mammal and bird species. The organic sugar is from Mexico and Paraguay, the organic milk powder is from Horizon Organics® in Colorado, and the organic vanilla is from Madagascar...We source our organic chocolate from producers in Central and South America. Issues surrounding forced labor are primarily centered on cocoa farms in West Africa, principally on the Ivory Coast. Our producers take measures to certify that all of the cocoa they purchase is produced without the use of forced labor. Our group of cooperatives are inspected to verify compliance with organic standards. They require written verification from the inspector that each farm is 'slavery-free'... Paul Newman donates all of the royalty he receives, after taxes, to educational and charitable purposes."
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Preserve Everyday
"High quality, great looking eco-friendly products that feel good to use and perform as well as or even better than your old standbys...all made from 100% recycled materials." Limited to things like razors, toothpicks, toothbrushes, and assorted tableware, kitchenware, and BPA-free food storage, designs are stylish, with vivid colors. Recycled materials include paper and polypropylene, a relatively safe plastic.
MassachusettsVISIT WEBSITE
n Debra's List you will find more than 1000 links to products that benefit your health and the environment. After more than 25 years as a consumer advocate for health and the environment and looking for products to use in my own personal life, I know where to buy a few things and how to choose toxic-free and green products. 






































