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| vulnerable to toxic airborne chemicals
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| than we are. Long term chemical exposure
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| diseases, various other diseases
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| affecting organs such as the liver and
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| kidneys, and even cancer.
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| | Plywood, Composition BoardsSolid wood,
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| We can make our homes more
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| environmentally healthy for our pets by
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| using products that contain fewer toxic
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| chemicals. The following list provides
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| airborne chemicals and some healthier
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| | Room DeodorizersCloves, lavendar, scented
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| | GlueUse wood glue instead of solvent -
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| CHEMICAL SOURCESSUBSTITUTES
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| | Synthetic PesticidesClean & vacuum
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| VOCs), casein
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| | Laundry DetergentsUnscented products,
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| Vinyl FlooringCork, linoleum
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| | RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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| VarnishesBeeswax, linseed oil, unfinished
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| | Environmental Health Clearinghouse 800
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| | Washington Toxics Coalition 206/652-1545,
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| Cleaning ProductsWater & vinegar, lemon
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| | National Pesticide Telecommunications
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| juice, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide
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| | Netword 800/858-7378,
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| | National Coalition Against the Misuse of
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| | Deena Caruso, author, teacher, &
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| Fabric SoftenerAvoid using (due to amount
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