Toxins

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How Toxic is Your Stuff? (purses, toys, back to school gear, carseats, cars and pet gear)

Sure, you've monitored the toys for recalls and toxic contents, but what about your handbag? Does it have that shiny fake leather feel (read:PVC). And I've written about toxins in carseats on this site before, but it is hard to keep track of what the best options are.

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3 Nastiest Toxins to Banish From Your Home

Here are three nasty substances you can identify and avoid with a little effort.

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Legacy of Agent Orange - genetic deformities follow generations

Dioxin causes birth deformities beyond immediate contact. Children of affected victims carry deformed genes. Pesticides and chemical agents have risks that might not show in this generation but only in the future.

Oakland, CA

Local Article/Tip

Feeling irritated about my PVC planner

My planner is my friend--it keeps my social calendar in order, tracks expenses and to-dos and personal contact information. And now, I've found it is made of PVC, the poison plastic.