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Toxic Gardening Equipment – A recent article in the Huffington Post revealed a study conducted by Ecology Center, which analyzed 179 common garden products for toxic levels of BPAs, heavy metals and other contaminates. The results were pretty telling. Gardenerd has been recommending drinking-water-safe hoses for years, but now this test confirms the need. High levels of lead were found in many of the hose samples, while toxic levels of BPAs were found in garden gloves and kneeling pads. If you use the type of non-slip gloves with little rubber dots, those most likely contain lead, BPAs and chlorine. But check out the test results for yourself, before you take action. Visit HealthyStuff.org for all the details, including the complete listing of products tested, and Ecology Center’s suggestions for non-toxic hoses. Find out more about what you can do to protect yourself and your garden here.
