Content tagged “toxics”
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What's the eco-friendliest shower curtain?
I'll tell you what's not: PVC or plastic number 3. If you have a shower curtain made from polyvinyl chloride(PVC), you should recycle it. Polyvinyl chloride is known to off-gas... More »
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A good home cleaner label
Currently there are no requirements in Canada for manufacturers to disclose all ingredients in home cleaners. See what a "good" cleaning label should look like to avoid toxic chemicals and false "green" claims on cleaning products. Read the full results of our home cleaners survey in our Executive Summary.... More »
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What makes a "good" home cleaner label?
You'll have no idea what chemicals are in your home cleaners until Canadian labelling laws change. But I can help you spot a "good" home cleaner label. More »
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Cook old-school: choose cast iron
Cast iron is naturally non-stick, highly durable, retains heat and gets better with age. It's also free of toxic chemicals like PFOA and PTFE. More »
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How to avoid toxic flame retardants in the home
If you don't plan to get rid of your TV and furniture, the simple answer is to dust. Studies have shown that consumer products, not industrial releases, are the likely... More »
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Dust to tackle toxics in the home
Your couch, curtains, TV and other electronics are shedding toxic PBDEs every day. Dust weekly to wipe off the chemical soup. And get a door mat. More »
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Are you greener than your city?
Does your neighbourhood put vehicular traffic first, or is it a walker's paradise? How "green" can you be in a place built for cars and not people? More »
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How to have a green baby shower
A baby on the way is a reason to celebrate! Honor parents before the birth or introduce the new addition to friends and family with a "green" baby shower. More »
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How to dispose of problem junk
"Green" junk removal services are all the rage for those of us hoarding Styrofoam, old electronics, used paint cans and more in our basements and garages. More »
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Homemade hair care recipes
Avoid harmful hair care ingredients by making your own with stuff easily found in your kitchen, local health food store, and garden. I dare you. More »
