Safety
23 February 2010, by Isabella
The National Academy of Sciences report that the water that millions of Americans drink to quench their thirst, is making them sick. Its hard to believe that the water that flows through our tap over much of America, is contaminated. Though the density and levels of contamination may vary from place to place.
As per the analysis by The Environmental Working Group, there are around 300 pollutants present in the water that we drink. Water that is provided to our houses contain large amounts of chemicals like arsenic, or some deadly radioactive substances like Uranium. Various other contaminants like fuel additives, illegal and prescription drugs are also present in the water supply. Even dangerous bacteria, mostly found in sewage, can be present in our drinking water.
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Categories: Allergies, Cleaning, Kitchen, Safety
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27 May 2009, by Isabella
Just a few a months after closing its last retail store, Linens ‘N Things has resurfaced as a popular e-commerce website that redefines the online shopping experience. Now under different ownership, the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) catapults the brand consumers have known and loved for 34 years into the 21st century and beyond. Promising to set the standard for what’s to become the new model for many traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, the new Linens ‘N Things is about creating the ultimate online shopping experience.
Visit the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) to discover a wide assortment of highly recognized and popular home and living brands (over 2,000 brands and growing everyday). A sampling of the well-known, international brands you’ll find include: Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Le Creuset, Versace, Viking Range and Laura Ashley, as well as more recently launched lines such as DwellStudio, Perry Ellis Bedding and Blissliving Home. It all adds up to a comprehensive online destination, filled with over 200,000 top branded products for every room in the home — from bedding and bath to dining and decor and much, much more.
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Categories: Bath, Bedroom, Cleaning, Fabrics, Floors, Garden, Going Green, Home Improvement, Houseware, Kitchen, Lighting, Organization, Safety, Saving Money, outdoors
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10 March 2009, by Isabella
Survey: 28% Say They’ve Mixed Their Own Cleaning Product at Home
- SDA Offers Safety Tips For Those Considering Home-Made Concoctions
You might think it’s safer or more effective to mix your own cleaning products at home. Think again.
According to a new survey from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA – www.cleaning101.com), 28 percent of Americans say they have mixed their own cleaning product at home.
When asked what was the most important factor in deciding to try and make their own concoction, those who did so said they believed it was safer to know what was in the products (38%), they believed it was cheaper (38%), or they believed it was more effective (28%).
“When it comes to making your own cleaning products, consumers should think twice before mixing once,” said Nancy Bock, SDA Vice President of Education. “There can be serious safety implications if proper care is not taken. In the frantic haste of an emergency situation, will the person who made the mix-at-home product know exactly what to tell a Poison Control Center on the phone?”
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Categories: Cleaning, Home Improvement, Safety, Uncategorized
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10 March 2009, by Isabella
With more demand for environmentally-friendly products, designers and manufacturers are introducing upscale luxurious and elegant options that prove stylish and ‘green’ can go hand in hand.
According to home improvement expert Leslie Segrete, “With so many great materials and choices available, you’ll be able to decorate stylishly, while making a difference for our planet.” Here are some of her tips on getting started:
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Categories: Bath, Bedroom, Cleaning, Fabrics, Going Green, Home Improvement, Houseware, Kitchen, Lighting, Paints, Safety, Saving Money, Uncategorized, Walls, Windows
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2 March 2009, by Isabella
Beautiful cutting-edge design, exceptional performance, and Gold environmental certification! Get ready for a new line of environmentally-friendly fabrics with unmatched quality from DuraleeContract. Eco-fabrics by DuraleeContract has the unique styling expected of all DuraleeContract fabrics, which features 100% Eco Intelligent® Polyester fabrics that are Cradle to Cradle Gold certified by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry).
With a current and much-needed social movement towards sustainable products, DuraleeContract has designed the Eco-Fabrics by DuraleeContract collection to fit into the lifestyle of the environmentally conscious without forfeiting fine design. Eco-Fabrics by DuraleeContract makes it possible to match unique and remarkable patterns and colorways with the satisfaction of taking a step in promoting a healthy planet.
To achieve the Gold level, MBDC evaluated Eco Intelligent® Polyester material and product ingredients for human and environmental health and safety. As the first true “technical nutrient” textile, Eco Intelligent® Polyester is a material that remains in a closed-loop system of manufacture, reuse, and recovery, maintaining its value through many product life cycles. Certification of a finished product also requires the evaluation of the mills’ facilities within the five categories including Materials, Nutrient (Re)utilization, Energy, Water and Social Responsibility.
DuraleeContract is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York with showrooms nationwide and throughout the world.
Categories: Fabrics, Going Green, Home Improvement, Safety, Saving Money
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