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Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased research into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also.

#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #Environment #SustainableMaterials #NonToxic #DIYProjects #EcoHome #ZeroWasteLiving #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeLiving #ConsciousChoices

Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased research into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also.

#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #Environment #SustainableMaterials #NonToxic #DIYProjects #EcoHome #ZeroWasteLiving #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeLiving #ConsciousChoices

Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased research into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also.

#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #Environment #SustainableMaterials #NonToxic #DIYProjects #EcoHome #ZeroWasteLiving #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeLiving #ConsciousChoices

Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased research into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also.

#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #Environment #SustainableMaterials #NonToxic #DIYProjects #EcoHome #ZeroWasteLiving #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeLiving #ConsciousChoices

Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased research into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also.

#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #Environment #SustainableMaterials #NonToxic #DIYProjects #EcoHome #ZeroWasteLiving #SustainableDesign #RegenerativeLiving #ConsciousChoices

Here's the results of 20+ hours of independent and open source research into the most sustainable, eco-friendly, safe and healthy adhesives and adhesive companies. The page also discusses the various toxins in most products and provides resources for learning more. Know what's in your products before you introduce them into your living spaces, it is important to your health and the health of your family.

https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/most-sustainable-adhesives/

#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #NonToxic #GreenBuilding

How #Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ #Cookware?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/well/live/nontoxic-cookware-pfas-safe.html

#Okra and #Fenugreek Extracts Safely Remove #Microplastics From Water in New Texas Research

May 10, 2025

"The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer.

"Texas researchers proposed in 2022 using these sticky #NaturalPolymers to clean up water. Now, they’ve found that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90% of microplastics from #ocean water, #freshwater, and #groundwater.

"With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, Rajani Srinivasan and colleagues at Tarleton State University found that the plant-based polymers from okra, fenugreek, and #tamarind stick to microplastics, clumping together and sinking for easy separation from water.

"In this next stage of the research, they have optimized the process for okra and fenugreek extracts and tested results in a variety of types of water.

"To extract the sticky plant polymers, the team soaked sliced okra pods and blended fenugreek seeds in separate containers of water overnight. Then, researchers removed the dissolved extracts from each solution and dried them into powders.

"Analyses published in the American Chemical Society journal showed that the powdered extracts contained #polysaccharides, which are natural polymers. Initial tests in pure water spiked with microplastics showed that:

- One gram of either powder in a quart (one liter) of water trapped microplastics the most effectively.
- Dried okra and fenugreek extracts removed 67% and 93%, respectively, of the plastic in an hour.
- A mixture of equal parts okra and fenugreek powder reached maximum removal efficiency (70%) within 30 minutes.
- The natural polymers performed significantly better than the synthetic, commercially available polyacrylamide polymer used in #wastewater treatment.

"Then the researchers tested the plant extracts on real microplastic-polluted water. They collected samples from waterbodies around Texas and brought them to the lab. The plant extract removal efficiency changed depending on the original water source.

"Okra worked best in ocean water (80%), fenugreek in groundwater (80-90%), and the 1:1 combination of okra and fenugreek in freshwater (77%).

"The researchers hypothesize that the natural polymers had different efficiencies because each water sample had different types, sizes and shapes of microplastics.

"Polyacrylamide, which is currently used to remove contaminants during wastewater treatment, has low toxicity, but its precursor #acrylamide is considered #toxic. Okra and fenugreek extracts could serve as #biodegradable and #nontoxic alternatives.

" 'Utilizing these plant-based extracts in water treatment will remove microplastics and other pollutants without introducing additional toxic substances to the treated water,' said Srinivasan in a media release, 'thus reducing long-term health risks to the population [and the environment].

"She had previously studied the use of food-grade plant extracts as non-toxic flocculants to remove textile-based pollutants from wastewater and thought, ‘Why not try microplastics?’"

Source:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/plant-based-filter-removes-up-to-99-9-of-microplastics-from-water/

#SolarPunkSunday #PlasticPollution #Plastics #Pollution #PollutionSolutions #WaterIsLife #Remediation

Made with FSC®-certified wood and a baked stainless steel rim, this teapot is offered in a variety of finishes and has a 6-cup capacity.

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One Community’s research identifies safe, eco-friendly, LEED-compliant insulation options with high R-values. Our open-source analysis covers health, sustainability, cost, DIY feasibility, and durability. The page offers rankings, LEED points, and guidance for selecting the best non-toxic insulation solutions aligned with holistic development values.

#EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #LEEDCertified #NonToxic #HealthyLiving #GreenBuilding #InsulationOptions

Crafted from fast-heating, premium carbon steel and glazed in beautiful colors with unique designs, this kettle is perfect for preparing a variety of hot beverages, from French press coffee to tea.

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@quinnstephens Ah, I'm currently exploring oil colors for the first time since foreeeever, too! #Solventfree and #nontoxic also. Really like it, too!

So, update on #nontoxic #solventfree #oilpainting: Using water-soluble (or water-miscable) oils seems to work pretty well. The texture of my COBRA paints differs from what I remember from traditional oil colors, they are a bit more tacky and less slippery. When mixed with water for a first (or second) paint layer, they feel and behave almost like a mixture of oils and acrylics. They seem to dry a bit faster than trad. oils, too, which I don't mind at all.

I've ordered water-soluble oil paints! I'm really excited to work #solventfree (well, water is a solvent, too, but that's the term used by most in the art community, so I'll stick with it). Also I'm looking forward to the more malleable paints, to having more time painting wet in wet and blending stuff!

If you're interested, these are the websites that provided me with useful information to #nontoxic #ecofriendly #oilpainting: (next toot)