Category Archives: Non-Toxic Kitchen

Disinfectant Overkill, Our Health and Alternatives

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

Women’s Voices for the Earth (a great organization with lots of resources on their website) has published a report “Disinfectant Overkill” about what disinfectants are linked to health problems. In it, they explain why hospital cleanliness standards for the average … Continue reading →

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New: Getting Out of the Chemical Soup T-Shirts

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

I’m not a graphic artist but I enjoy creating designs. These are available for purchase in the US and Canada. Printed with non-toxic ink. Organic T’s available. Shop here.

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Free Download- The Non-Toxic House

Posted on August 2, 2009 by

The Non-Toxic House by Louise Samways From her website: Almost all of our household and workplace furnishings and surfaces – as well as our clothing, toiletries, cleaners, food and drinking water – contain often harmful chemicals. With poor ventilation, dampness, … Continue reading →

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What Does “Non-Toxic” on a Label Mean?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

“Non-toxic” is a marketing term used to describe many household cleaners. What exactly does it mean and is it protecting us? Should consumers trust the term or go further and check ingredients? Greenerchoices.org is a web tool designed by the … Continue reading →

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Good Tip for Preventing Pantry Bugs in Flour, Bird Seed, etc

Posted on September 12, 2008 by

Nonchemical control of stored seed/cereal products: Either destroy the infested products, or salvage them by heating in an oven at 130 degrees Fahrenheit for one-half hour, or super-cooling by placing in a deep freeze at 0 F for four days. … Continue reading →

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