candle imposters

I usually buy candles at the farmer's market. There is a local vendor there who sells them in gorgeous colors ... paraffin and synthetic fragrance oils are a major cause of indoor air pollution. In fact, the American Lung Association has warned consumers about the danger of unhealthy air quality from burning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 07:11:04

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Candles - a real health danger

I've always loved candles in all shapes and scents. I've also always had respiratory allergies, and never associated the two until recently. Candles made from paraffin wax pollute indoor air quality and cause health problems in people ... can cause lead poisoning to be emitted into the air. CLICK HERE to read more about this. Incense [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 11:49:19

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The Air in Our House Makes Us Sick Yesterday I had the honor of speaking for the National Realtors Association's Chicago Office ... for their " green lunch and learn" on the issue of indoor air quality. There are many substances around ... in it's manufacture. An air freshener* adorns the bathroom and complete with scented soap* and scented tissue [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 20:32:10

The Air in Our House Makes Us Sick

Yesterday I had the honor of speaking for the National Realtors Association's Chicago Office ... for their " green lunch and learn" on the issue of indoor air quality. There are many substances around ... in it's manufacture. An air freshener* adorns the bathroom and complete with scented soap* and scented tissue [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 16:12:29

Your Daily Green Bit: How not to fall for allergens

Raging ragweed! Hot, humid weather having returned a couple days ago, we woke this morning with itchy eyes and sneezing, ... . For more info on getting better indoor air quality, see the EPA and American Lung Association sites. ... indoor smog to your air with electrostatic, "ozonator" models, which are frowned on by Consumer [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 01:31:09

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