It’s becoming more common to see Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS) used as a substitute for PVC in toys. But the question is whether it’s a safer replacement or not . . . What is SEBS? SEBS is actually a form of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with styrene added. Green Peace lists SEBS as an acceptable [...]
Today we’re tackling another great suggestion submitted by one of our readers: what type of plastic are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal vacuum bags made from and is it safe? We spoke with Jarden Consumer Solutions, who happens to make both products, and confirmed that all of their 5 ply vacuum bags are made from poly nylon [...]
How in the world do you choose safer products from thousands of untested, unlabeled and unhealthy options sitting on the shelves of your local store? It seems like a full time job to keep your family safe sometimes. Our family team has spent the last five years researching toxic plastic alternatives, so we’ve learned the [...]
UPDATE 1/20/11 (see below) Is it possible to enjoy pre-prepared tomatoes without BPA? So far we’ve come up empty-handed in searching for BPA-free tomatoes. In fact, Eden Organic is the only company currently using a BPA-free lining for their any canned foods in the U.S. – and even they haven’t quite perfected a sturdy enough [...]
One of our goals for the New Year is to refine our research and blog topics to fit your needs. To make leaving suggestions really easy, we added a great little tool called Skribit to our side bar. Now you can drop us a note as soon as the thought hits you! Our most recent [...]
We’ve been keeping our eyes open for a warm mist humidifier made without polycarbonate plastic for quite a while and we kept coming back empty-handed. Safe Mama reported in early 2009 that her search had been unsuccessful too. Last week our kids passed around a heavy duty cold, so I dug out our old standby [...]
This is one of the most common requests we hear from our customers and blog readers. So far, the answer is straightforward – there are no USA made stainless steel bottles at this time. We have a great discussion going on this topic in the comments section of our Thinksport article, where you’ll see many bottles [...]
At first glance, artificial trees seem to make more sense as a long-term solution when considering cost, ease of use and the reusability factor. Artificial trees actually have some eye appeal these days, as compared to the days when they were manufactured by a toilet brush company. Cutting down a living tree seems like a [...]
Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to wash plastic food containers in the dishwasher, even if they are BPA-free? That’s a great question that requires a two-part answer, because not all plastic containers the same . . . Most Reusable Bottles and Dishes are Dishwasher Safe Many plastic containers are specifically intended for reuse [...]
