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

Blog posts (23) | Videos (8)
 

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

Scented Candles and Interior Air Quality

Today, many homeowners use a variety of products to add fragrance to their homes. Unfortunately, many of these products have been found to contribute to poor indoor air quality and some have been found to be absolutely unsafe. » original news [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 16:40:11

Clean Air in Your Home

How's the air in YOUR home?Research has found that in homes across America, the quality of indoor air can be worse than outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke, and other sources. Effects range from minor annoyances to major [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 01:16:00

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

Knoll? Twist Stool with Seat Cushion

Designed by AMAT-3 The celebrated Spanish manufacturer, AMAT-3, adheres to a philosophy of designing products that are elegant and functional ... environmentally friendly; constructed of recyclable materials and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified ... AMAT-3′ chairs and bar-height tables. Indoor or outdoor, residential or commercial, the Knoll [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 12:27:27

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

Bulleted List of the 100K LEED Checklist Targets

In preparation for our open house this weekend, I created a quick document with a bulleted list of all of the LEED for Homes points we are going ... Preferable Products 4.5 Construction Waste Reduction 1 EQ Indoor Environmental Quality - 13 Points ... Testing 2 Enhanced Local Exhaust 1 Better Air Filters (MERV 12) 1 Indoor Contaminant Control [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 13:26:35

GTR: Indoor Air Quality with GREENGUARD

Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, discusses indoor air quality product certifications with Laura Spriggs, Communications Manager for GREENGUARD (http://www.greenguard.org/). [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 23:51:08

Let Your Kids Clean: BasicH2 Organic Concentrate

Young children like to be helpful, and I don’t want to discourage their desire to imitate my house cleaning (even though I often have to re-clean what they have done).  We use all natural cleaning products in our home not only because we care about the environment, indoor air quality, and have a greywater [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 15:09:26

EcoQuest International

Many organizations are out there that tries to enhance the quality of living of the people. Pollution is the main problem in almost all countries ... of products from EcoQuest International are proven to provide 99.9 % clean air in indoor environment ... . The impure air has the potential to cause dangerous diseases. So, it is very important to protect [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 18:18:42

Bank of America Tower by Cook + Fox

The Bank of America Tower will stand 288-meter tall at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan ... on daylighting and indoor air quality, which foster human comfort and employee productivity. The double [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 06:37:15

The Productivity Pro: Stay on Top of Your Health

The Productivity Pro: Stay on Top of Your Health Follow these tips, and you may end up feeling better than you have in years. Read more ... be tempted to operate a humidifier in his or her bedroom. But humidifiers can cause mold and indoor air quality problems. There are four common types [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 12:55:24

Lifting the “Body Burden:” How to Fight Toxic Exposure and Protect Your Home from Dangerous Chems

Thousands of Americans buy chemical cleaning products each day, convinced the scented, ... in the last 20 years, making it the most common ailment in America.  Poor indoor air quality (up to twice [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 18:17:25

Downsizing your home - 10 ways it will increase the quality of your life

Maybe you just downsized your home to something a little smaller than you have been used to ... t pollute the indoor air as well as protecting your family by ensuring a healthy Building Envelope ... more time for long walks. 4.    Better quality products:  Less space means less space to fill [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 17:15:25

Product Review: Amia Chair by Steelcase is the Best!

I like the idea of being able to go green in every room in my home, ... in sustainable design: Gold Cradle to Cradle certification for indoor air quality, 97% recyclable [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 20:07:05

Jotun Paints highlights unique eco-friendly products at ‘Urban Waterfronts 2008’

Eco-friendly emulsion and coating products offered for sustainable waterfront development November 18, 2008: Jotun Paints, ... based emulsion with low VOC levels that contributes positively to healthy indoor air quality. Due [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 11:26:19

Greenguard Certification Offers Parents Piece Of Mind

Even though chemicals emitted by products can affect everyone, children are more vulnerable to indoor air pollution than adults ... Children and Schools Indoor Air Quality Certified mark, parents can be assured that these products ... , taking in more air relative to their body weight. Indoor air pollution is typically 2-5 times higher [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 03:50:34

Greenguard Certification Offers Parents Piece Of Mind

Even though chemicals emitted by products can affect everyone, children are more vulnerable to indoor air pollution than adults ... Children and Schools Indoor Air Quality Certified mark, parents can be assured that these products ... , taking in more air relative to their body weight. Indoor air pollution is typically 2-5 times higher [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 00:05:00

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

Indoor Air Quality in the Winter

Indoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ... , including VOCs, mold, and dust mites. Household cleaning and maintenance products, personal care [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 20:41:41

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

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

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