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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

April 9th, 2008

PVC-free Shower Curtain Liner

Ultimately I’d like to have a shower door, but for now I’m stuck with a shower curtain.
And I needed to replace my shower curtain liner. After learning more about the dangers of PVC, I had been avoiding buying a new liner. I didn’t want to inhale that great (toxic) new liner smell. Then I remembered […]

By Peggy -- 12 comments

February 4th, 2008

Rubberwood: Does it Bounce?

No, but rubber trees produce a latex sap, the primary source for natural rubber. While rubberwood doesn’t bounce, it can be a good green choice for furniture.
I had not heard of rubberwood until Michael and I were shopping for a wedding anniversary present. I found rubberwood furniture at several stores, such as World Market and […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments