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
Blog posts
(470) |
Videos
(149)
How Would You Know If You Hired The Best Mold Inspection ...
Air quality inside our house is the least thing that we think about. But according to experts, indoor air quality can be more polluted than outdoor air. Invisible pollutants inside the house include molds that can cause health disorder to you and your family. Someone who suffers from household allergies or asthma will most likely [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 02:40:07
Grove Scientific and Engineering
Environmental engineering consultants describe services in air pollution industrial hygiene indoor air quality sound level monitoring hazardous waste auditing water quality permitting toxicity testing and specialty microbiology Based in Orlando Florida Visit website [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 09:34:05
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
breathe easy.
Whether it’s rain or snow, most of us are approaching the time of the year when we begin to spend more time indoors, ... good indoor air quality and furnace fan efficiency. Furnace filters are used to remove visible and microscopic contaminants from the air circulated by the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 09:00:20
Air Purifier Standards, Ratings & Certifications
Whether you’re an allergy or asthma sufferer, or someone who is concerned with providing your family with the best indoor air quality, ... , but do they really worke Most air purifiers remove airborne pollutants like mold spores, pollen, dust ... and viruses will escape the detection of our eyes and some filters. Finding a filter that will eliminate [more...]
Date: 2008-06-29 18:34:48
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
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
Something In The Air
You guys know we’ve been on a recent kick to make our home greener, ... . But somehow we failed to mention one of the biggest things we did in the name of good indoor air quality ... present in the air. Baaad news. More than twice the acceptable level of radon was silently seeping [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 18:12:39
How many EarthCraft Homes are being built in your market?
Have you heard of an EarthCraft home? EarthCraft Virginia provides a new construction certification process that serves as a blueprint for healthy, ... indoor air quality through the use of managed fresh-air intakes. Thus, projects are more energy ... and its mechanical systems, while still allowing for fresh air intake, provides a tighter building [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 20:29:52
Safer Renovation Choices (Paints, Finishes, Carpet Washes and More)
We are doing a massive renovation at our house. Right now, we are living in a one room cabin with an outhouse, resident mouse, and possibly a bat ( ... causes indoor air quality to decline, putting little children at a greater risk of many health ... s Safecoat. They are comitted to environmental sustainability and health (including indoor and outdoor air [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 19:15:59
…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
Non-Toxic Holiday Aromas
During the holidays, I love to fill the house with the scents that remind me of the season, especially of my childhood home ... chemicals into my home. While perfuming the air with Christmas fragrance, they also compromised my indoor air quality. Candles warm a room literally and metaphorically, but can be lousy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 12:22:00
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
Postgreen Teams Up With Greenable to Offer a Broad Range of Green Finish Options
Philadelphia, PA - January 14, 2009 - Postgreen, the development company behind the 100k House Project, has partnered with Greenable, ... models, will be well served by interior design that respects function, indoor air quality ... their commitment to affordability and quality design. Greenable’s access to materials and their knowledge [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:35:13
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
Costa Rica's Sustainable Eco-City
Cool and spacious cavelike condos dug out of a jungle hillside are emblematic of a Costa Rican city that combines sustainable design and a healthy ... , materials selection and indoor environmental air quality. Alouatta also accommodates eco ... quality of life. Alouatta has 16 "green house" residences with individually titled, freehold lots [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 04:54:00
All I Need Is the Air That I Breathe
The interior air quality of any given structure is typically poorer than exterior air. Though shocking as it may seem, indoor air can actually cause a host of illnesses. This situation ... in your home or business. To rid the building of such unwanted air, and air purifier is the solution. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 07:08:15
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
Check Your Indoor Humidity Instantly!
By Jon Dacken Would you like to know if it's too dry or too humid in your house? ... to a commercial indoor air quality meter. The ones I tested were not off by a couple of percentage points ... is that it is the amount of water vapor in the air. A common method of measuring indoor humidity is to buy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 17:02:47
Read entry
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
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
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
Yucky Toxic Shower Curtains – New Plastic Shower Curtains Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
You know that chemical like smell that emanates from a newly opened shower curtain? ... times greater than the recommended guidelines for indoor air quality established by the U.S. Green ... s made from PVC. Most major retailers have begun to phase out these toxic contributors to indoor air [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 20:10:37
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
Chinese Drywall Issues in Homes!
If you live anywhere but in Florida, you may have missed some of the recent headlines and news about a problem with homes affected by the use of a ... . Although the long term effect on Indoor Air Quality has not yet been determined and the Florida ... and the rapid rate of deterioration of copper such as in Air Conditioning and Heating systems. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 14:45:56
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
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
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
TheFreakOut: Button It Up, A Confession
by Heather Rae Here in Maine, politicos making hay of rising (and now dipping fuel) ... , indoor air quality, ventilation, and combustion safety (that is, entry of toxic gases into the home ... energy auditors will be armed with state-subsidized air infiltration measurement devices ("blower-doors [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 13:00:14
EarthCraft Certified Homes
In metro Atlanta, developers and builders are promoting green living through EarthCraft House ... rates the home on energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, resource efficiency, waste ... STAR certification criteria which includes passing diagnostic tests for air filtration and duct [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 20:33:28
Bamboo: Ecofriendly or Not So Much?
I’ve heard bamboo flooring is more eco-friendly than traditional pine or oak. Is this true? ... keep its whole life cycle in mind,” says Stowe Hartridge-Beam, program manager for indoor-air quality ... volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, and that also adhere to California Section 01350, the highest air [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 02:28:53
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
Book Review: How to Grow Fresh Air
I didn't really intend this to be "how to avoid toxins week," that's just what seems to be on everybody's mind! ... good reason to have them. In his book "How To Grow Fresh Air", Dr. B. C. Wolverton synthesizes 25 years of research on indoor air quality, and explains how we can prevent Sick Building Syndrome, which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 08:01:00
Breathe Easy
We already shared how house plants can keep your indoor air quality up to snuff. And we recently went on a clean-air mission, first snagging a few English Ivy plants of our own ... introducing an army of air purifiers, and we didn’t stop there. 83146253-1 We also replaced the air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 17:31:46
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
Faux Fir?
December 3, 2008 We’re hosting Christmas festivities at the Living Small house this year (a first!) ... , so buying an unsprayed tree is fine for your indoor air quality, assuming no one has allergies ... tree, which was helping absorb CO2 while it was in the ground, stops scrubbing the air upon felling [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 13:00:27
Revamped LEED ratings emphasize climate, energy conservation
By Michael Burnham Greenwire: BOSTON — The U.S. Green Building Council is remodeling its LEED rating system for buildings, ... construction materials, optimizing indoor air quality and reducing water consumption. However, a full ... that is 12 percent more efficient than the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 17:54:22
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
Cheap green homes
by Adam Stein The recent post on passive houses sparked an interesting discussion about the costs of ultra-efficient homes ... . The home is 50% more energy efficient that sic a code home, will provide a much healthier indoor air quality, will use less than half the water of a standard home, creates almost no waste in building [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 21:47:02
How to Build a Safer Fire
Nothing puts you in the holiday mood more than the warmth and glow of a fireplace ... the quality of indoor air and creating less environmental pollution. * Burn dry, seasoned wood Wood that’ ... . For some, an indoor fire provides added warmth during winter, while for others, it creates a cozy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 09:07:00
Eco-Friendly Rugs to Feather Your Nest
It SNOWED here yesterday! When it starts getting cold and dark, I start feeling the need to nest ... it a good candidate for rugs in highly-trafficked areas and the coarse fibers actually help maintain indoor air quality by absorbing contaminants. The only downside to wool rugs is their susceptibility [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 10:23:22
Light a Candle for Romance? Make sure it’s made from local beeswax and doesn’t have a lead wick!
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, as the nights grow longer and colder and we approach Winter, which is ruled by the Water element, ... LifeCycle installment. Apparently, a burning a few paraffin candles in your apartment can make the indoor air quality worse than that of Los Angeles. Local beeswax candles are plain and simple [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 14:10:36
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
Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality
(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season ... (NADCA). “The warm environment can also be a haven for mold and mildew, all of which can cause air ... of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria and very small [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:12:26
Beware of Breathing: Fire kicks out air pollution
Today's wildfire isn't just burning homes, it is also spreading unhealthy pollution far and wide, ... of cleaning up Southern California's air, South Coast Air Quality Management District, issued a warning ... avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 20:31:30
Change to Concrete?
Although the majority of American homeowners, a full 76% of us, live in wood frame structures, ... and indoor air quality more and more homeowners are considering concrete for their next new home.” Beyond ... , more comfortable indoor environment. Will we continue [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:29:30
Painting the Baby’s Nursery: Get the Toxic VOCs Out
I remember being eight months pregnant with my second and realizing that I absolutely must paint the baby’s room now ... so they stick to the walls. The solvents are chock full of VOCs and they become a part of your indoor air quality for a good six years. VOC quite literally means Volatile Organic Compounds. Volatile [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 17:41:20
1 -
50
of
470
Posts
Page:
First
| <
Preceding
|
Next
>
0
|
1
|
2
