Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: On incense and other toxic substances

[Anne Jackson (a.jackson]

Kudos to Kay, Lynn, Racheli, Sharon, Howard, and all  for this discussion. I
work with the chemically sensitive and  frequently  suggest that they
consider cohousing. This weekend, we will be talking about some of these
same issues at Oak Creek Commons. It seems clear that most of us are
consious and the rest are learning. Anne Jackson, Environmental Health
Association

----- Original Message -----
From: <racheli [at] sonoracohousing.com>
To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:04 AM
Subject: [C-L]_On incense and other toxic substances


>
> FYI: Lots of candles are toxic.  Many have lead (!) in the weak (sp?) On
> the IAQ (indoor air quality) listing there had been many discussions of
> the unhealthfullness of candles while I was on it.
>
> I think in general there are many people - in coho communities and
> elsewhere - who have a hard time understanding the issues around chemical
> sensitivities and allergies.  I know it's true in my community (Sonora
> cohousing).  This can be very
> frustrating and painful for those of us who don't do well
> when various substances are brought into the common areas.
>
> R.
>
>
> >Indeed, there's no reason why a member should "stand aside" on an issue
> >that affects the members' health as a group. Why is blocking not an
> >option? This is NOT consensus, this is bullying.
>
> >Frankly, I've never heard of a group burning incense in the CH. This has
> >never come up in our community. If we don't let pets in because of
> >allergies and asthma, why on Earth would we dream of *burning* anything?
>
> >You might want to present some research on incense, since you and I know
> >it's far from harmless. The stuff made in India has all sorts of horrible
> >things in it, like various animal dungs and toxic chemicals. I don't
> >remember where I got this info.
>
>
>
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