## Air Quality

NASA reported that houseplants were able to reduce up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours. They recommended using 15 to 18 'good-sized' houseplants in 6 to 8-inch diameter containers for an 1800 square-foot house.
The Feston Rose plant
Devil's Ivy
Phalaenopsis
English Ivy
Parlor Ivy
African Violets
Christmas Cactus
Yellow Goddess
Garlic Vine
Peace Lily

## Plastics

Plastic that contains BPA carries #7 recycling symbol so avoid these whenever possible. BPA containing plastic may also be called polycarbonate, lexan or polysulfone.
Reduce your use of canned foods. Eat fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, or choose glass instead
Advoid microwaving polycarbonate plastic, which is used in packaging for many microwaveable foods and may release BPA when heated
Remove food from plastic wrap, freezer cartons, and/or styrofoam trays before defrosting and cooking. they are not heat stable and could leach hazardous compounds from the container or plastic wrap to the food.
Do not reuse trays and containers that came with microwave convenience foods. They may be designed for one-time use only.
Avoid 3,6,7
4,5 Generally considered safe, use sparingly but never in microwave
1,2 are safest, never use in microwave
www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
http://www.safecosmetics.org/
Enviromental Suggestions
PCBs BPA Dioxins pesticides
Dont defrost on styrofoam
dont eat canned food unless states BPa Free
makeup products
Shower Curtain
Dirty Dozen clean 15
Tartrizine

## Plastics

Strategies to Reduce BPA Exposure
Until BPA is fully banned, consumers should be advised to avoid polycarbonate bottles, particularly those that are scratched or old. Glass baby bottles of BPA-free alternatives should be utilized. If infant formula is necessary, powdered preparations are preferred to avoid the BPA-containing packaging that comes with liquid formulations. Canned food should be eaten as little as possible, and the pros and cons of dental sealants should be heavily considered. Finally, products that come in recycle #7 containers should not be purchased.

## Water Quality

If you plan to drink spring water go with a glass bottle system like Mountain Valley Spring Water

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