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Sort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - Green Home Checklist
Whether you’re a homebuyer or a renter looking for a green home, how do you know if a home is truly green? - Bisphenol A - Questions and Answers
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use mainly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. - Spotlight on Phthalates
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics. Here's how they may affect your health. - Phthalates - Questions and Answers
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl. They are used in hundreds of consumer products. Are they harmful? - Study Shows How Ultrafine Particles in Air Pollution May Cause Heart Disease
Evidence is mouting that nanoparticles, too small to capture in a typical home air filter, are the most toxic type of air pollution. - Spray Cleaners May Cause Asthma in Adults
Using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of developing asthma in adults, say researchers in Europe. - LED Lamps
One of the newest lamp innovations is the LED (light emitting diode) lamp, also called a diode array bulb. - Caulk - Healthier Choices
Because of the odors and ingredients in most caulkings, it’s best to follow certain precautions when using them. - Washing Fruits and Vegetables May Not Be Enough
Research shows that irradiation could be key to removing hard-to-reach pathogens inside fruits and vegetables. - Some Cleaning Products - More Harmful Than Helpful?
Ingredients in common household cleaning products may be harmful to our health. - Comparing Green Building Guidelines and Healthy Homes Principles: A Preliminary Investigation
Making sense of green building programs. - Rewards of Downsizing
Big house or small house? There are many rewards if you choose to downsize. - Q & A - Should I Use an ERV to Reduce Basement Moisture?
The Home Ventilating Institute, HHI's education partner, answers a home ventilation question. - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are common indoor air pollutants. Being volatile, they evaporate easily, and being organic, they contain carbon. - Outgassing
Outgassing refers to the release of gases during the aging and degradation of a material. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can negatively affect our health. - NAHB Launches National Green Building Program
The National Association of Home Builders recently launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an education, verification and certification program that will allow builders anywhere to build green homes. - 100,000 Green Homes Certified Through Market-Driven Green Building Nationwide
A survey of local home building associations and recent updates reveal that more than 100,000 homes have been built and certified by voluntary, builder-supported green building programs around the country since the mid-1990s, according to the National Association of Home Builders. - Q & A - Will a 600 CFM Range Hood Fan Create Air Balance Problems Using a Passive HRV?
The Home Ventilating Institute, HHI's education partner, answers a tough home ventilation question. - Nontoxic Pest Control
Ants, rodents, termites ... Keep what's bugging you outside – where it belongs.
- Ventilate Your Home
Can your house breathe?
Information provided by The Healthy House Institute is designed to support,
not to replace the relationship between patient/physician or other qualified
healthcare provider.
Education Partners
 HHI Education Partner Learn what you need to build a LEED green home at GreenHomeGuide.org.
 Also visit our sister site, HousekeepingChannel.com, for in-depth information on keeping your home healthy through better housekeeping.
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