non-toxic / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Non-toxic deck finishing oil © Livos   Now you know about natural, food-safe, non-toxic finishes for wood surfaces and furniture. Learn more about sustainable construction and how to create healthy indoor spaces, all in the Ecohome Building Guide and the following pages:  Top ten tips for a longer lasting deck h...

...non-toxic finish this can be one of the healthiest and ecologically sensible choices. It's best to use a hardwood like maple for example, though any wood will show scratches and wear over time. These counters will periodically need to be re-sealed for protection; be sure to use a non-toxic food-safe oil. Beeswax is ano...

...non-toxic green flooring product, Choosing non-toxic floor finishes to protect indoor air quality all at Ecohome, North America's Green Building Website.

...non-toxic product, and consequently don’t bother taking safety precautions, it can be more dangerous. Low VOC can mean as little as 25%, or maybe 50%, reduced. That’s a ‘healthy alternative’ the same way that low-tar cigarettes are. So yes, they are 'healthier', but still dangerous. Zero VOC paints are commonly availab...

...non-toxic home cleaning products, I decided to give wash balls a try.  “Laundry wash balls wash clothes well and save money” – do they?  The brand I purchased (which shall remain nameless) promises first of all, laundry cleaned without harsh detergents and perfumes, but also great savings on what you normally spend on ...

...non-toxic carpets, and sofas without fire-retardants or chemical stain protection. The unfortunate truth is that these products will be harder to find, and more expensive. What we offer here is a reminder and encouragement, not judgment. So do what you can and good luck! 1. The lifecycle of goods Everything we purchase...

...non-toxic building materials, we are always happy to share clever natural cleaning product ideas that keep unnecessary toxins and perfumes out of homes. Not long ago we featured Tru-Earth eco strips with natural ingredients and greatly reduced packaging, but for the real enthusiasts, here is how to make your own laundr...

Given that we spend about three quarters of our time indoors (counting both home and work), it is essential that we work to ensure clear indoor air quality. Contrary to what many people believe, indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air. How is inside air worse that outside air? The air you breathe inside orig...

Dying eggs is one of my favourite spring traditions. Sadly, many conventional food dyes and artificial colourings are far from benign. According to a 2010 study conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks, "The three most widely used dyes, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, ar...

...non-toxic and hypoallergenic And to have more fun with anologies…a box of crackers can be left unsealed on the counter in a desert climate like California, but in a humid climate like Florida for example, un unsealed box of 'crackers’ will turn into ‘benders’ due to the humidity, as they will soon match the rigidity o...

...non-toxic, it reduces sound transmission and it is very resistant to pests. Hemp is also vapour-permeable - meaning that moisture moves right through it. This allows hemp to help regulate the flow of vapour that results from differences in indoor and outdoor temperatures, which helps regulate the indoor climate and rel...