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

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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

New Year, New Baby Week - Non-Toxic Nursery Paint

Ah, the memories (and drama) of setting up the nursery ... contributes to poor indoor air quality, but depletes the ozone layer as well. Here are some innovative [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 03:56:25

Rice-powered stove ignites new hope for poor farmers

Alexis Belonio’s obsession with rice husks began in 2003, ... in indoor air quality and frequently tests cooking stoves. Burning husks cleanly enough to rival [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 15:37:15

Blog Action Day '08: Poverty and Energy

Energy is a basic human need and underlies all economic and social activity ... and heating using open fires or traditional, inefficient stoves results in health-compromising indoor air ... in the developing world still lack access to safe and reliable energy and pay high prices for poor-quality [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 12:26:00

Protecting Indoor Air Quality Required as Homes Go Green

ATLANTA, January 14, 2009 - Just like an old neighborhood as it gentrifies, ... , they may inadvertently contribute to poor indoor air quality (IAQ). “As with commercial buildings ... indoor air for those inside, while protecting the natural resources of our planet outside. Architects [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:40:53

Air Humidifier

If we breathe poor indoor air quality, it follows that it can affect or can cause numerous health problems. Medical groups’ report that many of our illnesses are sometimes caused by indoor air pollution ... building. That is why the first step toward better indoor air is to identify the sources of air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:15:52

Houseplants: Fresh Air From a Pot!

Photo by madaise via Flickr During the winter months, when it is really cold outside, ... , tile floors, carpet, clothing and cleaning supplies.  While outgassing can continue for long periods ... dander, mold spores and dust mites: These items contribute to poor indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:00:52

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

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

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