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Health & Safety- Several factors should be considered, such as recovery efficiency, airflow capacity, and electricity consumption.
- Cleaner, greener paints make projects faster, easier and less expensive.
- The Green Label program is replaced by the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.
- Why and how HHI supports HVI.
- How to get those bothersome "new clothing" odors and chemicals out of your clothes.
- Some plastics contain BPA, which is linked to health issues. Avoid clear, hard plastics marked with a "7" or "PC" and choose baby bottles made from glass. Don't microwave plastic containers. Stay away from toys marked with a "3" or "PVC." Give your baby a frozen washcloth instead of vinyl teethers.
- Simple changes to reduce energy use.
- Limiting the use of bleach by using alternative green products.
- How to conserve water by using graywater for landscaping.
- In the gardening world, there is plenty of conversation about the negative effects of climate change on plants...
- The Ionator HOM is an alternative to traditional household cleaners that use potentially harmful ingredients. Rather than using conventional chemistry, it uses electrically activated - or electrolyzed – tap water to lift dirt, dust, grease, grime, and germs from surfaces.
- There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.
- New safety features make this model a cut above its predecessor.
- Open the window for fresh air — without bringing in pollen and dust.
- The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner is a great steam cleaner that will allow asthmatics to clean virtually every surface in their homes, with plain water and without using chemicals.
- Gentle cleaner made from naturally-derived ingredients for safe use in nurseries and on baby items.
- Adhesive-free air purifier designed for those with MCS, allergies, or asthma that features all-metal construction with carbon and HEPA filtration.
- Uses chemical-free steam vapor as an all-purpose cleaner for your home from sanitizing bathroom surfaces to degreasing ovens.
- Professional series, ultra high efficiency air purifier with very low energy consumption and flexible filter system.
- High efficiency air purifier with very low energy consumption and flexible filter system.
- Guide to modern pedal-powered, treadled, and hand-cranked devices for the home as practical alternatives to dependency on fossil and other fuels.
- Green Building Products is the GreenSpec® Guide to residential building materials.
- Guide to renewable energy, sustainable living, green building, homesteading, off-the-grid living, and alternative transportation.
- Practical advice and solutions for preventing cancer.
- Discusses how those who are "environmentally hypersensitive" can take steps to make their home more healthy and livable.
- John and Lynn Bower discuss home ventilation concepts and techniques in this video from the HHI Archives.
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