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Stephen Askin, who is often called the ‘Father of Green Cleaning’, refers to green cleaning as being ‘best thought of as a concept or thought process that focuses on creating a healthy, safe and attractive building while minimizing harmful impacts.’ … Continue reading
Building a low impact building means good indoor air quality (IAQ), both for the health of the buildings occupants and for the sustainability of the building. This credit requires minimum indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance to enhance the air quality … Continue reading
If you’re remodeling and considering replacing your floor, or are tired of your carpet and want a new one, there are many environmentally friendly alternatives to choose from. Here are a few to consider: Bamboo: I’m sure you’ve heard of … Continue reading
When people think of respiratory allergies, they often think of mild hay fever; slight stuffiness of the nose, maybe watery eyes, but nothing particularly serious. The reality, for many people, is far different. They can suffer from much more severe attacks, … Continue reading
Going green, literally, to combat indoor air pollution! This entry was posted on January 13, 2007 and is filed under Green Home,Air Quality. I was amazed to discover the wealth of information on the effects of houseplants on indoor living. … Continue reading
You may have heard it before, but it is worth repeating, especially if you’re not doing it! One of the easiest ways to reduce pollution in indoor spaces is to ventilate. Yes, open those windows, even if it’s chilly outside! … Continue reading
You’ve made quite a few New Year’s resolutions in the past, I’m sure, as have I and the majority of the world. Here’s one that is easy to keep: do something green in 2007. If you do just one thing … Continue reading
Did you know synthetic fragrances can irritate the respiratory tract, trigger asthma attacks, and deaden your sense of smell? There are over 5,000 fragrances in products that we use daily. Most of the chemicals used in fragrances consist of volatile … Continue reading
You’re home at last, after a long day at work. Time to breathe deeply and relax, right? Not quite – according to the EPA, indoor air is 3-5 times as polluted as outdoor air, so while you’re breathing deeply, you’re … Continue reading
