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. 
"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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Conserves Resources
Miriam's Earthen Cookware
Hand-thrown unglazed terracotta clay cooking pots that can be used on the stove or in the oven. "Our cookware is made from terra-cotta clay – a rich and potent matter that is naturally occurring on the surface of the earth. It is composed of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium etc, which are essential to our body. And these minerals are bound together so perfectly in nature, that they do not react or leach into the food being cooked in them....The clays used to create our terra cotta pots are carefully selected and strictly controlled to ensure that they are lead and cadmium free. Clay by itself is a pure ingredient of nature just like rain water. It is made up of various minerals essential to the body, contained in perfect proportions. Human activity however may contaminate the top soil, which is why we use clay from two to three feet underground and harvest it from less populated areas and lake and river beds. This clay then undergoes testing to ensure that it is pure. MEC pots are not glazed because we strongly believe that nature is beautiful just the way it is...Clay pots cook food with far-infrared heat (FIR). This type of heat is unique to clay cooking and helps carry spices and seasoning much deeper into the food, giving it that extra special touch in flavor. An added advantage is that this feature also helps you reduce the use of salt...Clay pots retain heat better than any other cookware. Their immense heat-retaining capacity helps food stay hot longer, saving the need to heat and re-heat. Food stays warm for upto 5 to 6 hours. Also, since they retain heat so well, you can safely turn off the stove 5 to 7 minutes earlier than you usually do and rest assured that your food will be cooked the same, and taste better...Clay vessels have the unique quality of locking in all the steam and vapor that evaporates during cooking, thereby retaining all the nutrients of the food. The added advantage is that when this locking in of steam and vapor happens, the food gets cooked in its own oils and liquids."
MassachusettsVISIT WEBSITE
Pong Research
Cases for cell phones and other wireless devices that protect users from harmful EMFs without reducing signal (and in some cases actually improve performance and increase battery life). Tests show these cases reduce radiation by up to 95%, depending on the device. There is so much to learn about the benefits of these cases, I suggest you simply click through to their website and read all about them. I have a case on my iPhone4 and my iPad2. In addition to protecting me from radiation, the iPad2 case increased the speed of my 3G network remarkably. Cases are made from polycarbonate. Mine have a slight odor right out of the box, which I expect will dissipate with time. If you are concered about polycarbonate and BPA, there is BPA in the polycarbonate, but it is bound up in the plastic, not free like in cash register receipts. The company says that there is little, if any, exposure to BPA from holding a case (just like there is little exposure from holding a water bottle, the problem is leaching of BPA into the water). For me, the benefits of EMF protection far outweigh any possible BPA exposure. In my opinion, if you are using a cell phone or other wireless device, you should use a Pong case.
Read more about Pong on Green Living Q&A
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Without the Pong Device  SAR = 1.188 mW/g |
With the Pong Device  SAR = .296 mW/g 75% Reduction |
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Touch Wood Rings
"Custom designed, meticulously hand crafted wooden rings"-- a charming alternative to precious metals and gemstones for wedding rings, engagement rings, friendship rings, handfastings, commitment ceremonies or anniversaries. "Wearing a handcrafted wood ring will delight your fingers as well as your soul! Touch Wood rings are timeless, beautiful, durable, warm to the touch & light to wear. Artist and craftsman; David Finch works with the clients design, and his expertise and artistic vision to create a one of a kind wearable work of art. Website has information about choosing woods for their mythic and spiritual properties. Take a look and see how beautiful these rings are. Canada
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Chantal Cookware
Chantal’s original line of enamel-on-steel cookware and new enamel-on-copper "provides a chemical free, energy efficient, naturally stick resistant way to cook on any stovetop, including magnetic induction. Its non-porous surface makes it the ideal choice for healthy cooking. All Chantal cookware is specifically designed to go from freezer to stove to table and then directly into the dishwasher." Some pieces available at a discount at amazon.com.
TexasVISIT WEBSITE
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.
South CarolinaVISIT WEBSITE
EcoExpress
"Natural and organic gifts that are unique, memorable and high quality. You can combine beautiful gifts with supporting the environment. Our wide assortment of earth friendly items are attractively packaged and fun!" Shop by occasion (Baby, Birthday, Get Well, Holiday, Kids, Sympathy, Thank-you, Wedding), item (Baby, Bath and Body, Candles, Chocolate, Coffee and Tea, Games and Activities, Gourmet, Kids, Music, Organic, Rainforest, Stationery, Wine) or price (from under $25 to over $200).
CaliforniaVISIT WEBSITE
ElectricSaver1200
Reclaim energy wasted during normal electrical processes and lower your electric bills, increase the life of your appliances and motors, protect your home from power surges, and reduce the amount of toxic air pollution generated by the electricity used to power your home. You are billed for this lost energy by your energy company, but are not able to use it. This device stores this otherwise lost energy and releases it when needed by the various electrical demands in your home. Just one device serves your entire home. I think this is such a great idea for saving resources and reducing pollution that I bought one for my own home. It was easy for a handyman to install, too.
FloridaVISIT WEBSITE
Go Green Solar
"We’re just a group of people who are on a mission to get you started with green energy. We provide products, services and financing to get your green energy projects done." They really have everything--solar ovens to complete systems, wind turbines, and some cool things that can help you use energy efficiently. I'm considering a $100 product that will instantly save up to 30% on my air conditioning costs
CaliforniaVISIT WEBSITE
greenfeet.com
You'll find a bit of everything at this website that sells "eco-friendly products for everyday living." Beyond the gifts and home decor, there are some exceptional items, such as certified sustainably harvested garden furniture, hemp mattresses, a meter that allows you to read the energy usage of any appliance, and more. Browse through Gifts, House & Home, Yard & Garden, Decor, Bedroom, Bathroom, Personal Care, Kitchen, Cleaning Closet, Hemp, and other sections. Every product greenfeet carries has been tested and used by the greenfeet staff. They don't carry anything they wouldn't use themselves. Their personal experiences with the products are sprinkled throughout the site.
CaliforniaVISIT WEBSITE
Kir DeVries
"I believe that every thing you own should make you smile, inspire you and be a reflection of your personality! We choose our collections very carefully to bring you truly unique goods for everyday living that also meet our high standards for style, quality and durability....impeccably crafted, eco-friendly and fair trade products." These gifts are fun and stylish, as well as being useful. Lots of choices for reusable bags made from pretty fabrics, portable reusable utensils, organic skin care, cotton scarves--it's like shopping in a stylish boutique, but then you see there's a green benefit.
MarylandVISIT WEBSITE
