You can have the best deadbolt locks, the most secure windows and the loudest alarm—and still be in mortal danger. What from? Your house. Your castle. Su casa. Or, more accurately, the products contained within. Today’s criminal risk isn’t necessarily a thief climbing through your window in search of your purse or jewelry. Rather, these… Read More
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The ABC’s of BPA
BPA, PVC, PFC’s and PBDE’s. Nowadays, you almost need a minor in chemistry to keep up with the ubiquitous chemicals found in our everyday consumer goods. But, before tuning out and feeling overwhelmed, stay with us because over the next several months we’ll be breaking down these nasty chemicals. With a little added arsenal in… Read More
I Believe the Children Are Our Future
I certainly don’t share the vocal gift of the late Whitney Houston (1963-2012). But one thing we did have in common is the belief that the children are our future. Our ongoing efforts to make homes safer and healthier places in which to thrive are, ultimately, about the legacy we are all leaving behind for… Read More
Non-Stick Ain’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be! Ron & Lisa Unscramble PFC’s on NBC’s Nightly News
PFCs — Perflourinated Compounds are a manmade family of fluorine-containing chemicals with unique properties to make materials stain and stick resistant. PFC’s (including PFOA & PFOS) are widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, fast-food packaging, and even personal care items including shaving crème, pressed powder, lotions and dental floss. PFC’s are… Read More
Is Your TV Toxic?
If you have read our 2010 published book, Just GREEN It!, then you are familiar with our advice on making the greenest choices when it comes to everyday purchases – including televisions. Our ‘Green It! or Skip It!’ approach includes suggestions such as opting for an LCD over a plasma television because the smaller… Read More
Two Deadly Intruders: One Escape Plan. Are You Prepared?
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month? Perhaps, not. This is because many of us don’t pay attention to the potential threat posed by both fire and carbon monoxide exposure until we are faced with immanent danger. Today in America, we reside in an instant gratification society – or in this case –… Read More
Our Picks: Lisa & Ron’s Air Purifier Brand Recommendations
Portable air purifiers are one of the most effective ways to better the indoor air quality of any home or office. Many come with energy efficient motors and can save you green on your electricity bill. As mentioned in our previous post, some ionizing air purifiers emit ozone, the main component of smog. Look instead… Read More
Home, Sick Home: Time to Detox
Our homes are making us sick. Don’t take my word for it; the Consumer Product Safety Commission connects 150 commonly used household chemicals to conditions like allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological disorders. Materials used to build and furnish homes today release the toxic chemicals they contain into the air. What’s more, man-made chemicals called… Read More