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Managing the Hazards of Insulation: Alternatives and Solutions
Bill Baue
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Asbestos exposure represents the greatest risk associated with insulation. Luckily, asbestos sealed within insulation poses no risk until it becomes exposed or damaged. To be on the safe side, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises homeowners to treat all older insulation materials as if they contain asbestos.
Fragrances in Cleaning Products, Fabric Softeners and Laundry Detergents
Pamela Lundquist
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Household cleaners are often scented so that cleaning seems more effective and enjoyable. But what's in that "clean" smell?
Fragrances: What Your Nose Needs to Know
Pamela Lundquist
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The fact that common consumer products that previously didn't have a smell now have scents added to them shows how popular fragrances have become. But are scented tissues or toys worth it when you consider the additional chemicals that create them?
Inert Ingredients: Are They Really Benign?
Journal of Pesticide Reform (Vol. 19, No. 2)
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Monday, July 02, 2007
Inert ingredients are present in virtually all pesticide products. They are substances added to pesticides to make them more potent or easier to use, but their identities are often claimed as confidential and they have only minimal testing requirements.
Independently Certified Wood
Healthy Child Healthy World
Monday, July 02, 2007
Unsustainable forest management is causing biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and negatively affecting the economies of communities worldwide. Clean air, clean water, and medicinal plants are all at stake.
Humidifiers: Steaming Up for Safety
Aisha Ikramuddin
Monday, July 02, 2007
Come winter in a chilly climate and chances are that you will suffer from a dry throat and itchy skin. As the temperature drops, so does the humidity, and that makes us feel uncomfortable. A humidifier -- a device that boosts moisture levels in your home -- can solve the problem.
Gas Appliances Can Be a Source of Unhealthy Indoor Air
Becky Gillette
Monday, July 02, 2007
Many parents ban cigarette smoke in their homes to protect their children. They may not realize, however, that some household appliances can emit the same pollutants found in cigarette smoke.
Floor Coverings
Healthy Child Healthy World
Monday, July 02, 2007
Modern flooring is often made of synthetic materials. Some can emit unhealthy fumes into indoor air. And their adhesives and finishes may compound the problem. These products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which contribute to indoor air pollution.
Eating Cotton?
Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet
The Green Guide #82/83
Monday, July 02, 2007
As parents, we don’t often think that cotton, the "fabric of our lives," will wind up in the food our children eat or the milk they drink. In fact, only 40 percent of the plant – the boll – is used for the fiber, while the remaining 60 percent goes for seed oil and other byproducts.
Drugging Our Water: We Flush It, Then We Drink It
Melissa Knopper
E/The Environmental Magazine, Volume XIV, Numer 1
Monday, July 02, 2007
Birth control pills, estrogen replacement drugs, ibuprofen, bug spray, sunscreen, mouthwash and antibacterial soap: all of these products could turn up in your next glass of tap water, according to a recent United States Geological Survey (USGS). USGS scientists sampled 139 rivers and streams, finding hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and personal care products lingering in the nation’s water supply.
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