France 2022

XRF test results for small blue glazed ceramic bowl purchased at Monoprix in France (2022)

XRF test results for small blue glazed ceramic bowl purchased at Monoprix in France (2022)

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January 2, 2023 — Monday  When I was in France (November 2022) I made sure to find and purchase several new items from major French brands (or items commonly found in France) to test and report on. This is one of the items I chose as an example. It is a small ceramic dish from…

Happy Birthday To Me (I’m 53!) For my birthday today I am going to find out how much Lead is in the soil by Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris!

Happy Birthday To Me (I’m 53!) For my birthday today I am going to find out how much Lead is in the soil by Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris!

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November 20, 2022 – Sunday Here’s what I just posted on social media: For my birthday today I am going to Notre Dame (in Paris) to test the soil and surrounding area for Lead. I am so geeky excited about this. I can’t wait to learn about how the fire impacted the surrounding areas. I…

FRANCE: Wood-look ceramic tile on floor of newly renovated apartment in 500+ year old French building (Antibes): Lead-Free!

FRANCE: Wood-look ceramic tile on floor of newly renovated apartment in 500+ year old French building (Antibes): Lead-Free!

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XRF test results for the wood-look modern tile pictured 60-second test Metals found that are noted in RED are considered toxic metals. If they are in BOLD the metal found is at a level that is considered unsafe by most standards. Metals found that are noted in BLUE are not considered toxic in most applications…

FRANCE: White paint on exterior (stucco / concrete) window surround on 500+ year old French building (Antibes): 61 ppm Lead (safe by all standards, NOT Lead paint!)

FRANCE: White paint on exterior (stucco / concrete) window surround on 500+ year old French building (Antibes): 61 ppm Lead (safe by all standards, NOT Lead paint!)

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XRF test results for the peeling white window trim paint pictured 30-second test Metals found that are noted in RED are considered toxic metals. If they are in BOLD the metal found is at a level that is considered unsafe by most standards. Metals found that are noted in BLUE are not considered toxic in…

FRANCE: Black painted Iron window guard on 500+ year old French building (Antibes): 14,100 ppm Lead.

FRANCE: Black painted Iron window guard on 500+ year old French building (Antibes): 14,100 ppm Lead.

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XRF test results for the window rail pictured 30-second test Metals found that are noted in RED are considered toxic metals. If they are in BOLD the metal found is at a level that is considered unsafe by most standards. Metals found that are noted in BLUE are not considered toxic in most applications Metals…

France 2022 Journal Entry #1: We’re staying in a fortress town with 1,000 year old walls!

France 2022 Journal Entry #1: We’re staying in a fortress town with 1,000 year old walls!

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Friday – November 4, 2022 I am so thankful for all of the opportunities that come across my path through my advocacy work. I can’t believe I am staying in a magical “castle” with 1,000 year old walls! I love being surrounded by this depth of history. Thank you to everyone who supports this advocacy…