HEALTHY HOMES
Many of the products we use for housework, gardening, home improvement, or car maintenance contain hazardous materials that endanger our health as well as pollute the environment. In this section, we provide articles to help you make a more informed, educated choice about the household products that you use. |
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| Alum or Aluminum - What's in your Deodorant? - Deodorant stones are made of potassium alum. |
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Hazardous Household Products - Many of the products we use for housework, gardening, home... |
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| Buying Natural Household Cleaners - Read labels and packaging to determine each product's ingredients. |
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Are Cleaning Products Safe? - Many consumers tend to think anything sold must be safe. |
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| Ahh! The Air is Filled with the Smell of Fall...and Dryer Sheets - Alternatives to fabric softener and dryer sheets. |
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Breath Easy with Natural Cleaners - Does a "green" cleaner work as well as a cleaner off a grocery store shelf? |
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| The House Dust Mite - A primary source of dust mite exposure in the home is in the bedroom, which... |
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Making the Switch to Natural Cleaning Products - To make the transition to nontoxic living, the first thing I would suggest you do is... |
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| Pesticides and Water Quality - Evidence shows that a growing number of commonly purchased and applied pesticides... |
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Protecting Children from Pesticide Exposure - Children who switched to eating organically-grown food greatly reduced their... |
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Related Sites:
Air Resources Board - Tired of breathing dirty air? Well, here are 50 things you can do to help reduce air pollution.
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology - If you're looking for information on sustainable energy...this is the site!
Green Seal - Strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting earth-friendly products and services.
Mother Earth News - The original guide to living wisely. Includes articles about gardening, alternative energy, green building, natural health, whole foods and more!
Earth 911 - Making every day Earth Day! Through Earth 911 all Americans are empowered with accurate, local information to protect their community's environment.
Water Quality Information Center - Established in 1990 to support the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) plan to address water quality concerns. Provides information on water quality and agriculture. |
