Natural
Living Quiz
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Hello
everyone,
I have decided
to leave as Bella's Editor for the Natural
Living Site and as part of my going away,
and to thank each of you and my sponsors and
supporters, I have put together a quick quiz
and contest.
The quiz is for anyone who wants to 'test their
knowledge' based on the
Toxic Top 10
Household Products series which ran on BellaOnline's Natural Living Site.
All entries will be
put in for a draw for prizes.
Thank you to all advertisers and sponsors!!!
(please scroll to the bottom of the page to
review a selection of the prizes available).
Please
complete the quiz and fill in the required
information about your name/email etc. by
September 30, 2008.
Thank you for
a great year Bella readers! Colleen
please
note: this contest is open to U.S. and
Canadian residents and is not sponsored by
BellaOnline.
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1. |
With most off-the-shelf shampoos, what is more risky:
a) drinking a tablespoon of shampoo or
b) putting it directly on your scalp, then washing it off (as per product
instructions)?
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TOXIC SHAMPOO |
| 2. |
How many tampons does the average woman use in her lifetime?
a) 2000
b) 7000
c) 10,000
d) 16,000 |
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TOXIC TAMPONS |
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What is paradichlorobenzene (p-DCB)
a) a pesticide
b) a moth, mold and mildew control agent
c) a disinfectant used in many public restrooms
d) the characteristic smell associated with urinal cakes
e) a chemical which the US Department of Health and Human Services has
determined "may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen", (how’s that for
commitment)
f) all of the above |
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WEED KILLERS, PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS |
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How do commercial air fresheners work?
a) They create a fine non-toxic mist that removes the offending odor and then
evaporates in the air leaving no residue
b) They coating our nasal passages with an oily chemical-based film thus making
an offensive odor with a different one
c) They 'kill' your ability to smell by way of a nerve-deadening chemical
d) all of the above |
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TOXIC CANDLES & AIR FRESHENERS |
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5. |
Who regulates and monitors the safety of fragrances in the US?
a) no one
b) the FDA
c) the USDA
d) no one technically |
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TOXIC CANDLES & AIR FRESHENERS |
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Which of the following statements are true?
a) An estimated 27.4 billion disposable diapers are used each year in the US,
which equates to about 3.4 million tons of used diapers in the landfills.
b) Disposable diapers produce seven times more solid waste when discarded and
three times more waste in the manufacturing process than cloth diapers.
c) 3.5 billion gallons of oil are used to produce disposable diapers
d) Washing cloth diapers at home uses 50 to 70 gallons of water every three
days, which is roughly equivalent to flushing the toilet five times a day,
unless the user has a high-efficiency washing machine.
e) All of the above |
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TOXIC DIAPERS |
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7. |
Why do laundry detergents and fabric softeners have to use strong synthetic
fragrances?
a) because smelling these chemical scents is good for us
b) because rinsing these down into the drain or venting them out into the air is
good for the environment
c) because these fragrances are coving up chemical smells from powerful toxins
such as chloroform, A-Terpineol (can cause respiratory problems, including fatal
edema, and central nervous system damage); Ethyl Acetate (a narcotic on the
EPA's Hazardous Waste list); Camphor (causes central nervous system disorders);
Chloroform (a neurotoxin, anaesthetic and carcinogenic) and Pentane (a chemical
known to be harmful if inhaled) |
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TOXIC LAUNDRY PRODUCTS |
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8. |
What types of pesticides are there?
a) algaecides - which control algae in swimming pools and other bodies of water;
b) antifouling agents - which kill organisms attached to boat bottoms;
c) fungicides - which kill fungi such as mildew, mold, and rust;
d) herbicides - which kill weeds (and other plants);
e) insecticides - which kill insects;
f) rodenticides - which control mice and other rodents
g) all of the above |
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TOXIC PESTICIDES |
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Why do many experts question the safety of DEET?
a) Because 56% of DEET applied topically penetrates adult human skin (which
means probably a higher percentage absorbs through children’s skin)
b) Because at least 17% is absorbed into the bloodstream
c) Because scientists have found blood concentrations of about 3 mg per liter
have been reported several hours after DEET repellent was applied to skin as
prescribed.
d) Because DEET is absorbed by the gut.
e) all of the above |
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TOXIC PESTICIDES |
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10. |
What are researchers, toxicologists and
scientists reporting about chemical cleaning products such as
Clorox wipes, Lysol Disinfecting Spray and Pledge Furniture
Polish?
a) That these products are potentially toxic on their own and even more toxic
when combined with each other and other cleaning agents found in our air, on our
carpets, and within our home.
b) That our children are even more susceptible than adults to these toxins as
they crawl, play on the carpet or floor, and chew on their toys.
c) That our children are even more at risk because their nervous systems are
still developing.
d) That Moms who work in the factories that produce these chemicals are having
babies with vision and breathing (asthma) problems early on.
e) That if you can’t pronounce the ingredients, many toxicologists and
scientists are recommending you don’t use the product.
f) all of the above |
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TOXIC HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS |
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11. |
How old is the oldest cat, according to the Guinness Book of World Records:
a. 18 years
b. 25 years
c. 28 years
d. 31 years |
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TOXIC PET PRODUCTS |
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How old is the oldest dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records:
a. 10 years
b. 15 years
c. 20 years
d. 28 years |
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TOXIC PET PRODUCTS |
Please complete the quiz by September 30, 2008.
All contest winners will be contacted the first week in
October
and will receive their gift box by mid-October.
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Thank you for helping to make a
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