formaldehyde / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...formaldehyde-based adhesives as a preservative, which is a toxic and carcinogenic volatile organic compound (VOC) found in most wood products. This low-emission greenhouse gas (GHG) product will also comply with the new U.S. federal TSCA Title VI standard on formaldehyde emissions.  Uses for formaldehyde-free rice sta...

...formaldehyde-free) product runs about $54. We used around 30 sheets of melamine for this job, so that the increase in the cost of the melamine was $504. One alternative to be considered is also formaldehyde-free plywood - which can be supplied as pre-finished formaldehyde-free plywood with UV cured VOC free laquer. W...

...formaldehyde-free plywood boxes, and that's even before choosing sustainable kitchen countertops, starting first of all with finding something you like to look at and to work on. But in order to like something, it will have to last. If it ends up with burn marks, cuts and stains, it will quickly lose its appeal and cou...

...formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene, which can be found in certain kitchen appliances and furniture.  •    Snake plants in the bedroom because they absorb CO² in the day, release oxygen at night, & who doesn't like snakes in the bedroom? •    Boston ferns in the basement because they like cool, moist areas with no ...

...formaldehyde is known to cause eye, nose and throat irritation and can cause coughing, sneezing, bronchitis and dizziness [7]. Unfortunately, formaldehyde is not only found in indoor perfumes, but also in a multitude of everyday products and objects such as paints and varnishes and wood glues (MDF, melamine). Read more...

...Formaldehyde is also of concern and is often found in low quality particulate board or furniture. We often suggest seeking out low formaldehyde kitchen cabinets, and buying older, second-hand furnishings that have lower levels of Formaldehyde off-gassing. Where does air pollution come from? Outdoor sources: Wildfire ...

Remember linoleum? Meet marmoleum! Remember linoleum, that durable but boring material found on most kitchen and bathroom floors of older homes? These days, its called marmoleum and it comes in bright colors and faux finishes. Whatever name you call it, it’s generally considered both the greenest and healthiest floor c...

...Formaldehyde Formaldehyde is one of the more commonly found contaminants in homes, and is used in the production of most particle board, plywood, furniture, drywall, and electronic equipment. Formaldehyde and adhesives in cabinetry materials are a source of pollutants in homes. Image via Wikimedia When new materials ...

...formaldehyde, which will be off-gassing into your home for years. That alone makes the case for antiquing if you have a fat wallet, or garage sale trolling if you don't. Formaldehyde in furnishings will evaporate over time, so for that reason alone, the older the better. The first few years are the worst for off-gassin...

...formaldehyde and they aren’t very durable. Maybe the latest generation of laminate countertops for green kitchens and bathrooms deserve a second look when building or renovating sustainably. Laminates are still the most affordable kitchen counters on the market, so if you're going for one, search out brands that have m...

...formaldehyde, forming melamine-formaldehyde resins of high molecular weight. These compounds form under the influence of heat and then become fixed into an insoluble and infusible mold; this process is known as thermosetting. Melamine-based thermoset materials contain cross-linked polymers, which make the fixed molds s...