Need help “greening” your home? December 8, 2008

So many of us these days are interested in making our home and lives safer and eco-friendly. But sometimes it can seem overwhelming on where to start ... , improving indoor air quality, reducing harmful chemicals in use in your home, and tax Credits, rebates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:06:38

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Home Environmental Tips 31-35

These informational tips have allowed me to saves hundreds of dollars in home repairs and improvements and I'd like to share some of these tips with you to get you into the mood to do 'stuff' around your home! #31 Upgrade Furnace Filters - Cheap (around $1) glass fiber furnace filters won't improve indoor air quality and they only protect [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 16:38:57

Home Environmental Tips 21 - 25

These informational tips have allowed me to saves hundreds of dollars in home repairs and improvements and I'd like to share some of these tips with ... less air pollution than petroleum distillates. #22 Low or No Odor Paints - New formulations enhance user friendliness and indoor air quality. #23 Caulking - Helps stop air infiltration and increases [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 19:04:14

Combat Stress by Creating Your Own Oasis

Stress and anxiety can prematurely age our mind and body ... .  They improve the ambiance and air quality of indoor environments, and induce a positive energy ... can transport you to a peaceful place and time.  Open a window to get an exchange of air, use air [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 16:47:54

Green Building Standards Under Construction

The world's leading certification system for sustainable architecture is set to undergo its most sweeping changes in 2009 ... efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality has surged in popularity in the past two years ... a maximum of 69 points for various environmental quality improvements. A building that receives 26 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 22:52:24

Green Building Standards Under Construction

The world's leading certification system for sustainable architecture is set to undergo its most sweeping changes in 2009 ... efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality has surged in popularity in the past two years ... a maximum of 69 points for various environmental quality improvements. A building that receives 26 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 10:00:00

Giveaway: Taste of Green Gift Bag

Goodies for Mom is again participating in the EcoBlog Tour as we bring you reviews and news of new eco-friendly products and services ... , water conservation tools, improving indoor air quality and reducing harmful chemicals [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 03:20:00

Around the World with Colorful Storage Furniture

Apartment Therapy is running its Fall Colors contest - which has me inspired to show you more options for colorful storage ... adhesives and low-VOC paints and finishes to improve our customers' indoor air quality, and build [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 07:44:00

Cemtrex Green DCV Brews Energy Efficiency for Dunkin’ Donuts

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2008 — Cemtrex (OTC: CTEI) ... DCV is suitable for various facility applications where energy savings and improved indoor air ... for high-quality green building applications, which monitor air through HVAC control systems. Cemtrex [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 15:16:27

Frugal Decorating with Tropical House Plants

... the quality of the air in your home! Our oldest son has severe allergies and asthma, so any chance we can get to improve our air quality in our home is a plus. While the majority of indoor houseplants [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 18:00:17

San Francisco Bay Area Resource for Eco Home Improvement

Are you in the process of starting a remodeling or renovation project in your home? ... cause of poor indoor air quality. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency ... VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) into the air, which can remain for years after the application [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 21:54:21

Indoor Air Quality

Creating a healthy home by reducing toxins and improving indoor air quality can have a direct effect on whether your child develops asthma ... and are found in many solvents, cleaning products, air-fresheners, polishes, adhesives, paints, new ... a vacuum cleaner equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and some ran a HEPA air [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 06:31:00

Improving indoor air quality

Moneypit.com, the homepage of a popular home improvement radio show, is a great resource for dummies like me ... , and I can already feel the effects. Maybe it’s time to check out these air cleaning products ... has been sick for what seems like forever, and a possible cause could be mold growing in his basement [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 18:26:50

Clear The Air

  HERE’S SOME TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY- -If you have an air filter, keep it clean so that it removes the most air pollutants possible -Carpets are commonly made ... a friendly plant. Some of the best plants for removing air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 00:15:39

September 2008 Really Natural Monthly Roundup

Alternative Energy Manure-Powered Carnival Ride at the California State Fair Forget About Tequila: ... : Be One of the First to Own One! Health Improve your Indoor Air Quality with Therapure Hepa, Ion, UV Purifier Home Do Not Buy This Product: Clorox Greenworks Dishwashing Liquid Improve your Indoor Air [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 05:44:00

That's Why North Indians Cough More

A stunning image of north India taken by the the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite ... challenge of improving air quality both in urban and in rural settings where indoor pollution ... the air quality will deteriorate even further as millions of charcoal and wood fires are lit for warmth [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:20:00

Holiday Gifts For Gardeners

How many blogs have you seen this holiday season with their gift recommendations for their niche? ... not have a few of them on my counter. Having all that greenery would improve my indoor air quality and I could ... a NatureMill Indoor Composter might be a lot easier. You just toss your kitchen scraps [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 21:47:08

…And Since We’ve No Place To Go

Our ten day forecast is showing one day without wintery precipitation of some sort.  And it’s not just snow either ... that air quality, especially for someone like me with asthma and allergies, is of utmost importance. We’ve talked before about the importance of houseplants in improving indoor air quality.  Seventh [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:45:57

…And Since We’ve No Place To Go

Our ten day forecast is showing one day without wintery precipitation of some sort.  And it’s not just snow either ... that air quality, especially for someone like me with asthma and allergies, is of utmost importance. We’ve talked before about the importance of houseplants in improving indoor air quality.  Seventh [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:45:57

Going Green With Irene

Going green has never been easier than now.  I absolutely love finding and highlighting companies whose aim is focused at eco-preservation ... conservation, indoor air quality improvement, recycling and waste reduction, and toxic-free living ... everything from air purifiers to products that will help with energy and water conservation. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 06:17:24

Affordable Biomass Stoves Fight Pollution in India

Indoor pollution is a major cause of death for people in developing countries due to the inefficiency and uncleanly burning of indoor stoves. Indoor air pollution-related deaths claim the lives of 1.5 million people a year, mainly women ... % - a significant percentage that will go a long way to improving not only air quality, but the quality [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 21:50:18

Green Irene Comes for a Visit

Well, not actually. But it would be cool. Wait. You don't know who Green Irene is? Oh ... electricity from wind power and other renewable sources rather than coal) Improving indoor air quality Toxic free living by reducing harmful chemicals in use Recycling and waste reduction [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 12:48:00

Air Purification Week -- Blueair Eco10

Welcome to installment #2 of Air Purification Week here at 1GreenProduct.com! On Monday, we explained that indoor air pollution can be a real health concern according to the EPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Air purifiers can be help improve indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 14:00:05

Greenguard: Testing Children’s Goods for the CPSIA

   [ This is the third in a series of posts by Susan Maphis covering the impact of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) ... of the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified program, the GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard ... are more vulnerable to indoor air than adults. Their physiological systems are still developing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:22:27

Not All Candles Are Created Equal

Photo by Idcross via Flickr Candles are a key component of many romantic evenings ... to watch out for when buying candles Not all candles produce poor indoor air quality ... improving our health, some of them are actually doing more harm than good by polluting our indoor air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 16:00:20

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