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These Snapdragons are blooming in an Aerogarden Harvest. They are part of the Mountain Meadows Seed Pod Kit.

Most paint strippers contain methylene chloride and other toxic petroleum-based ingredients. These paint strippers are plant-based and non-toxic:

This is a list of non-toxic wood finishes:

All of the glue are non-toxic and low VOC — this means they don’t release Volative Organic Compounds throughout their life.

Weldbond Multi-Purpose Glue is a non-toxic glue made in Canada. This is a great alternative to toxic glues that contain xylene, light aliphatic naphtha, N-hexane and toulene.

Small waterfalls provide a soothing sound and they cool the air. You can create a simple waterfall using ceramic dishes and pots — they just require a small pump to operate.

Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa) is the second lightest wood in the world. The tree is native to Japan and Korea. Perhaps the wood’s greatest attribute is that it’s both lightweight and strong. The Average Dried Weight is 18 pounds per cubic foot (or 280 kg/m3) according to the Wood Database. Paulownia is also one of the

A citrus degreaser is a pleasant smelling and safe alternative to traditional petroleum-based solvents like gasoline or kerosene.

Lavender or spike oil is a healthier alternative to traditional solvents, such as turpentine and mineral spirits.

When used as a material to build exercise or yoga gear, cork has a many advantages over plastic:

These are the safest and least toxic sunscreens and insect repellents I’ve found:

Here are some sealant and caulks are mostly free of VOCs and other chemicals:

Zero emission paint is more expensive that regular paint — but it’s worth it for the health benefits. Interior paints can release toxic emissions into a room for months or even years.

Here is a list of eco-friendly gift wraps. These wrap are made with tree-free (lotka) paper or recycled paper:

These are some metaefficient experiments I’m currently running:

This is list of companies that make organic clothing:

These stores sell non-toxic good homes. They specialize in organic and natural bedding, bathroom items and fair-traded goods: