"There are many sources of information out there about detoxing your home. Debra's List is an excellent place to start."
-- Alejandro Junger, MD from the New York Times bestseller Clean
(and it was the only resource he recommended for nontoxic products)
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General Household
Berea College Student Crafts
This has always been one of my favorite catalogs. Not only are all the products made from natural materials, they are all made by students at Berea College in Kentucky. Berea charges no tuition, admitting only academically promising students, primarily from Appalachia, who have limited economic resources. All students must work 10 hours weekly, earning money for books, room and board. Berea's crafts program also ensures that the traditional Appalachian handcrafts are kept alive and taught to new generations. These are simple, useful household items such as cutting boards, wooden games, handwoven blankets and placemats, baskets, rolling pins, small furniture items, trays, candleholders, brooms, ceramics, wrought irons pieces, and more.
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Juniper Ridge
"Wild plant products from the mountains and deserts of the west". Home and personal products that evoke the natural woodsy smells of the outdoors, made from wildcrafted herbs and plant trimmings. "This business was born out of my love for the wild plants and the outdoors. Everything we do...would be pointless if the plants were harmed by our harvesting activities. As such, we always harvest with permission and in a sustainable and responsible manner...When we harvest Juniper we prune around the bottom of tall tress and every year, the trees respond vigorously to the pruning by putting on new growth." I love these products because they really speak of the wild places they come from. Like Douglas Fir tea--when I lived in California, I learned that the local natives in the forest where I lived drank Doug Fir tea. It smells and tastes like Christmas trees and my own forest. Choose from teas, sachets and incense, medicinal herbs, wild herb soaps, and wild foodstuffs like birch tree syrup and wild berry jams. "We also give 10 percent of our profits to groups that defend western wilderness, so when you buy our products not only are you getting a gift from the wild, you are also helping preserve it."
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Rawganique
I can only describe this site as "organic fiber paradise." They carry an extensive selection of stylish clothing for men, women and children, plus kitchen, bed and table linens--most made from European certified organically grown hemp, organic linen or organic cotton, some with natural dyes. Many items are exclusive to this site. Plus more certified organic hemp items, including footwear, bags, fabric and hemp paper. And organic foods and sustainability books. "The philosophy that governs every aspect of product selection at Rawganique.com is that there is no compromise for purity, environmental sustainability, and quality craftsmanship. This is why we mostly offer the highest-quality, most luxurious, best-made possible version of a product...Our hemp products are, of course, sustainably made with no sweatshop, child, or underwaged labor involved at any step of the cultivation or manufacturing process -- this is something which we have taken pride in from the very beginning."
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Viva Terra
Stylish, eco-friendly goods for every room in your home, plus food, garden, baby, and jewelry too.hoppi"All VivaTerra products reflect a commitment to:
- ECOLOGY AND ELEGANCE: The finest goods that uniquely fuse exceptional quality and design with eco sensitivities
- ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE SOURCES: The purest ingredients and sustainable resources possible - selected to be the best available.
- EARTH AND PEOPLE FRIENDLY: Partners and suppliers who share our values and work to make a positive difference in the world.
- HANDCRAFTED BY ARTISANS: Distinctive goods of uncommon value, handcrafted by passionate designers and artisans
- CELEBRATE LIFE: Celebrate life and human spirit by honoring traditions from cultures around the world."
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3R Living
A plethora of interesting and lively products--many made from recycled materials. Product categories include cleaning, glassware, kitchen, tabletop, accents, bed & bath, clocks, frames, rugs, greeting cards, note cards, body, candles, house, jewelry, kids, pets, and more. A tip: some products don't list materials and some aren't as pure as I would pick, but there are some fun finds here...
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Allergy Buyers Club
A terrific resource for people with allergies. More than an on-line store, they test, rate and review all the allergy relief products they sell. Hundreds of informational articles and product experts offer advice. Their buyer's guides let you compare key features of their products at a glance in a simple chart format. Here are just some of their products: air conditioners, air purifiers, humidifiers & dehumidifiers, furnace filters, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, beds and bedding, water purifiers, baby products, cleaning supplies, furniture, lighting, and test kits. Most items are made from natural materials, some organic.
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American Environmental Health Foundation
Founded in 1975 by William J. Rea, M.D., AEHF is a nonprofit organization founded to do research and provide education about multiple chemical sensitivities. This is funded in part through proceeds from their on-line store, which carries nearly 1500 environmentally safe products for the home and office, including: organic cotton clothing and bedding, personal care products, pollutant detection kits, charcoal and ceramic masks, household cleaning products, vitamin and mineral supplements, ar filters and purifiers, safe paints, sealers, and stains, adhesives, water filtration systems and saunas.
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Bedrock Industries
"We are a creative company manufacturing a wide array of products allhandcrafted from 100% recycled glass. We participate in and support recyclingefforts whenever possible." Creative is right! All kinds of decorative shapes and ornaments--I couldn't resist the whimsical iridescent purple stars--suncatchers, windchimes, coasters, candleholder, dinnerware and more, all made from recycled glass with lively designs.
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Branch
Created by people who love to shop, but who are concerned about the environmental effects of consumer products, this website offers products that ""responsible" choices more attractive and functional." Each product is evaluated according to "rigorous standards." Indeed, each product is ususual, stylish, and has at least one environmental attribute, clearly explained, and often several benefits. I found acoustic wall tiles to muffle sound made from 100% recycled paper, recycled glass cups processed using wind power, a throw pillow made from 100% reclaimed ultrasuede... Modern aesthetic.
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DwellSmart
One-stop shopping for all kinds of eco-friendly products, from building and cleaning supplies to air & water purifiers, organic mattresses, furniture, personal care, gardening, and more.
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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. 


































