Health

• Houseplants

  Plants Clean Air and Water for Indoor Environments

  Testing by NASA and other agencies has found that plants remove VOCs from indoor environments and contribute to better health and well-being.
• Water Quality

  Gaining the Confidence to Make Sound Water Treatment Choices

  Using your "Consumer Confidence Report" can help determine how clean your tap water is and if additional treatment is needed.
• Disease Prevention

  Laundering of Clothing and Household Linens - Does It Kill Enough Germs?

  Is your clothing and bedding really clean? Find out if low temperature washings really get rid of the germs.
• Drying Clothes

  Scented Laundry Products Emit Hazardous Chemicals Through Dryer Vents

  That sweet scent coming from your dryer vent may be less sweet than you think. Find out what harmful chemicals may actually be in your detergent and dryer sheets.
• Water Quality

  Home Filtering Systems Provide Best Protection for Drinking Water

  A home filtration system can do more than make your water taste better. It can remove some dangerous pharmaceuticals, mercury, lead, pesticides, and other endocrine disruptors.