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There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.

Can an environmentally friendly polish match the performance of leading brands?

EPA has added an indoor air quality segment to the already well-known Energy Star program-the Energy Star Indoor Air Package (IAP).

The unvarnished truth about wood finishes.

Consumers Union (CU) and Consumer Federation of America (CFA) recently announced that FDA’s assessment of BPA is inadequate given mounting scientific evidence.

It’s easy for homeowners to become confused with all of the information, and misinformation, out there about residential mechanical ventilation. Here are five common myths, and facts that help dispel them.

Why build sustainable communities with LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND)?

In a Consumer Reports October 2008 article, it was reported that ENERGY STAR programs, managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) have “lost some luster”.

NSF works with DfE to help consumers identify products that are safer for the environment and their health.

Simple strategies that can help you lower your energy bills.

Viewing the whole house as an integrated system helps.

The Green Home Guide offers tips for a better, greener life.

The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) is educating consumers on the difference between volatile organic compound (VOC) content and VOC emissions.

An introductory pack of five different LED light bulbs that will save you energy and money.

Low foaming, spot and stain pre-treatment that is environmentally preferable.

Discusses dangers from corporate pollution, serious illnesses caused from toxins, toxins in the home, obstacles encountered in getting rid of toxins, and what action people can take or have taken.

Armed with this information, you can protect yourself, your children, and your pets from harmful pesticides.

With the ill effects of poor indoor air quality often in the news these days, it pays to
design and build a house that’s healthy from the start.

Improving your home’s indoor air quality is not always as easy as just opening windows, but there are simple steps you can take to help ensure you and your family are breathing healthy air.

Handbook of advice and recipes that will help you eliminate toxic chemical cleaning agents and replace them with more healthful or natural solutions.

Uses UV-C light to kill dust mites, mold, and disease-causing microbes such as bacteria and viruses.

All-purpose, non-toxic biodegradable wipes that reduce residue and streaks.

Soften fabrics, prevent wrinkles, and reduce static cling without fragrances, or toxins.

Understanding the physics of indoor air movement for a healthier home.

Vinyl flooring can certainly outgas (emit) potentially bothersome chemical odors and VOCs, but it also offers a relatively impenetrable, smooth surface-one that’s water-resistant, unable to harbor dust mites, pollen grains, and mold spores, and one that’s easy to sweep and wash clean.

The results of bake-outs are, at best, mixed.

FDA-regulated products containing BPA currently on the market are safe, says FDA.

While a school building should be an ideal place for children to develop, thrive and learn, recent studies have found that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is affecting children’s health and their ability to learn.

Study finds healthy, efficient homes increasingly accessible to all.

EPA encourages Americans to save on summer cooling costs through proper use of programmable thermostats.