<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Umbra on PVC substitutes]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by TheSSG http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:32:52 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/1 Tablecloth Alternatives

I know at Linens N Things/Bed, Bad, & Beyond one can purchase micro-fiber tablecloths.
The weave is VERY tight, so the surface tension of the liquid isn't broken.
That means the spill stays atop the fabric, as if it were made of plastic.

Neat Stuff, and it's about as expensive as an average cloth tablecloth.

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I know at Linens N Things/Bed, Bad, & Beyond one can purchase micro-fiber tablecloths.
The weave is VERY tight, so the surface tension of the liquid isn't broken.
That means the spill stays atop the fabric, as if it were made of plastic.

Neat Stuff, and it's about as expensive as an average cloth tablecloth.

]]> Comment #2 by caniscandida http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:34:41 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/2 rubber duckies

It just goes to show, the ancient Greek philosophers were dangerously sloppy when they so easily confused beauty and goodness.

But still, one little rubber ducky can't really hurt anybody, can it?

One wonders how to say "cuteness" in Greek ...

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It just goes to show, the ancient Greek philosophers were dangerously sloppy when they so easily confused beauty and goodness.

But still, one little rubber ducky can't really hurt anybody, can it?

One wonders how to say "cuteness" in Greek ...

]]> Comment #3 by Cissapinto http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:40:37 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/3 Tablecloth

My table is covered with glass cut to size. The table looks beautiful and it is so easy to clean!

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My table is covered with glass cut to size. The table looks beautiful and it is so easy to clean!

]]> Comment #4 by JennySumner http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:12:03 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/4 Look for the "3" to identify PVC

I just found out about this campaign by Lois Gibbs and the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
You can identify PVC by the "3" label on the bottom, just like you identify plastics as "1" or "2" type plastics that are easy to recycle.  Look for the "3" and don't buy it!
Here is a fun video, too:
http://www.samsuds.org/


]]> Look for the "3" to identify PVC

I just found out about this campaign by Lois Gibbs and the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
You can identify PVC by the "3" label on the bottom, just like you identify plastics as "1" or "2" type plastics that are easy to recycle.  Look for the "3" and don't buy it!
Here is a fun video, too:
http://www.samsuds.org/


]]> Comment #5 by susancm http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:52:21 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/pvc1/5 Don't forget wool...

Wool is another great water/liquid repelling alternative.  We have used a wool "puddle pad" for both of our kids when babies/toddlers to protect the bed from occassional accidents.  The pads/matress covers come in various sizes, are made from naturally water-repelling wool, are breathable, and non-off-gassing. Put one under the sheet and your mattress is safe. Also, we've used wool diaper wraps/covers (watch out for vinyl in those, too) with great success.  You'll pay more for wool, but you'll get a healthier, long-lasting product.  Check out Babyworks for more information.

]]> Don't forget wool...

Wool is another great water/liquid repelling alternative.  We have used a wool "puddle pad" for both of our kids when babies/toddlers to protect the bed from occassional accidents.  The pads/matress covers come in various sizes, are made from naturally water-repelling wool, are breathable, and non-off-gassing. Put one under the sheet and your mattress is safe. Also, we've used wool diaper wraps/covers (watch out for vinyl in those, too) with great success.  You'll pay more for wool, but you'll get a healthier, long-lasting product.  Check out Babyworks for more information.

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