Are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal Bags Safe?

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 plastic.  [...]

Learn How to Do Your Own Research in Our Free Mini Course

How in the world do you choose safer product from thousands of untested, unlabeled and unhealthy options sitting on the shelves of your local store?
It’s seems like a full time job to keep your family safe sometimes.  As our family team has spent years researching toxic plastic alternatives, we’ve learned the ins and outs of [...]

Do BPA-free Canned or Jarred Tomatoes Exist?

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 lining to withstand the acidity [...]

We’re Listening: Tell Us What You Need for a Healthier 2010

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 article [...]

Ask TSL: Can You Recommend a Safe Humidifier for My Children?

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 Vicks [...]

Stainless Steel Water Bottles Made in the USA

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 [...]

Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Not an Obvious Answer

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 [...]

Is it Safe to Wash Plastic Bottles and Dishes in the Dishwasher?

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 and are [...]

Ask TSL: Does Tupperware Contain BPA?

Tupperware is one of the most recognized names in food storage, which explains why we are consistently asked whether they use BPA in their products.  There is no short, simple answer to this question, but Tupperware does provide some information to help us sort through their products.
As of today, Tupperware lists the Rock ‘N Serve™ [...]

We Need Your Input: What Would You Like to See in Future How To Guides?

We recently sent out a call for future How To Guide ideas on Twitter and Facebook and we got a lot of innovative suggestions (thank you!).  Now we want to take it a step further to learn which ideas you like best so far, and to find out what other topics you’d like to [...]

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