A List Of Non-Toxic Paint Strippers
Most paint strippers contain methylene chloride and other toxic petroleum-based ingredients. These paint strippers are plant-based and non-toxic:
Most paint strippers contain methylene chloride and other toxic petroleum-based ingredients. These paint strippers are plant-based and non-toxic:
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.
Heatherwick Studio has released photographs of its plant-covered 1,000 Trees development in Shanghai.
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 attributes is that it’s both lightweight and strong. The Average Dried Weight is 18 pound per cubic foot (or 280 kg/m3) according the Wood Database. Paulownia is also one of the most …
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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:
Kapok is a silky fiber harvested in the rainforests of the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, tropical America and Africa. After the ripe pods of the tree are harvested, the seeds are removed and the fluffy fiber is meticulously cleaned and dried.
Suncore is a company from California that produces beautiful food coloring made with 100% freeze-dried plants.
The Sichuan Pepper is not actually a pepper. It’s the lemon-flavored, numbing berry of the Prickly Ash Tree (Zanthoxylum simulans).
These are some metaefficient experiments I’m currently running: