Something fishy is going on over at the makers of Arm & Hammer. The packaging on their Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber now recommends the box should be changed every 30 days when previously, every three months would do the trick. Odd, especially considering they...
Aren’t air fresheners and faux fragrances great? They give us good-smelling laundry, pleasant bathrooms and even unnoticeable garbage cans. But wait. What exactly are these products made up of? In an article on The Daily Green Web site, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer...
The New York Times has an interesting article about the possibility of granite countertops containing uranium and emitting cancer-causing radon. According to the article, "health physicists and radiation experts agree that most granite countertops emit radiation and...
Another day, another child's product recalled due to lead paint. L G Sourcing, Inc. is recalling about 84,000 children's storage bins due to excessive amounts of lead paint, violating the federal standard. The storage bins were sold at Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide...
By now, every homeowner should be aware of the dangers of asbestos, radon and lead in the home. But where do you look for them? EMSL Analytical, one of the nation's leading environmental testing firms, has created a set of visual training posters to help homeowners...
I am a huge fan of responsible waste management. I think U.S. households produce entirely too much garbage and take little or no responsibility for it. As you can imagine, I'm a huge supporter of recycling—it forces people to come face to face with their consumption...
When Mattel recalled millions of toys because of lead paint, the threat of lead poisoning officially entered the national consciousness. Exposure to lead can cause irreversible damage to children including learning disorders, hyperactivity, and serious health...
One of the hidden hazards in any home is cleaning agents. Many cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOC's) that can cause short or long-term health problems. To reduce the VOC's in your home, make the switch from chemical cleaners to natural ones....
The organic seal of approval can be elusive. The world of home products is moving into the all-natural arena due to increasing concerns over indoor-air quality. Now products like carpets and mattresses that can offgas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and cause...
