Archive of posts tagged volatile organic compound
A Day At The Green Festival
This 13th annual Green Festival in San Francisco in early November had over 300 businesses and organizations under one roof displaying their sustainable products and services. It’s like a marketplace for you with all sustainable vendors. A few products/services that suit a green home particularly well. Healthy Building Science was demonstrating eletromagnetic signals caused by […]
Tips To Green Your Kitchen Remodel
After using your kitchen for so many years, it is getting worn out and your needs may have changed. You may feel the kitchen is not functioning as well or the traffic flow is less ideal. You may be thinking of a major kitchen remodel. Especially with the trend of open floor plan with the […]
How to Choose Healthy Interior Paint
Many state air quality boards have set the VOC (volatile organic compound) content of indoor house paint and stain to be 50 grams/liter or lower as a minimum requirement. VOCs are carcinogenic, can cause headaches, dizziness and respiratory problems, and are linked to pollution and smog. Even after the new paint smell goes away, it […]
Health Tips for Interior House Painting
Spring is just around the corner. If you are thinking to paint the interior of your house, spring and fall are the best time to do it. Everyone is aware of the new paint smell, which is caused by the vapor as the paints/stains dries. The vapor may contain gases, including VOCs (volatile organic compounds), […]
Choosing A Whole-House Ventilation System
Increasingly, because of either code changes or customer demand, builders are having to take a closer look at whether the new, tight houses they build have adequate ventilation. Many builders would like to provide something better than just a few bath exhaust fans but aren’t sure how to design a simple ventilation system that is […]
What to Look For When Greening Your Bathroom Remodel
For a green bathroom remodel, you may want to consider the following: Replace
4 Tips for a Low Budget Green Kitchen Remodel
Reuse is the gold standard in green remodeling. It saves you money while applying sustainable practices. Kitchen is the most used area in a home. They do get worn out after years of use. If your kitchen still functional, you may want to consider these 4 easy steps to give your kitchen a new look. […]
Paint
A main issue with household paint is that many ingredients are added to improve the look, longevity and ease of application of the paint. Some of these ingredients are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). According to the EPA, VOCs can cause respiratory, skin, and eye irritation; headaches; nausea; muscle weakness; and more serious ailments and diseases. […]