vocs / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): We grew to accept VOCs in our paints and not a lot of thought was put into why, or if they were actually necessary. VOCs are added to paint to function as solvents, helping them to apply smoothly, to adhere well, to dry quickly, and form a cohesive covering film for better protection ...

...VOCs) after one hour of diffusion. Similar results were found in a study conducted in the United States. All products tested emitted at least one type of VOC, and a quarter of these VOCs are listed as potentially toxic according to US law [4]. Are there safe and natural ambient fragrance products? Yes, but they are not...

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...

...VOCs. Hemp Coreboard on the other hand, is non-toxic and does not contain formaldehyde and toxic resins. Coreboard is also manufactured using a sugar-based binder, therefore hemp building products can help contribute to cleaner interior air quality in homes.   To meet industrial safety standards, a salt-based fire-re...

...VOCs, it is stain resistant, and it is entirely recyclable at the end of life. As an added bonus, you can mold the sink, the countertop and backsplash out of the same material.  Recycled aluminum counter tops are an alternative to stainless steel and are also sustainable © Alkemi Butcher block with sustainably-source...

...VOCs Volatile organic compounds form a large part of household chemical pollutants. Formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, alcohols, and mineral spirits are the most commonly found VOCs in our homes. They can cause many adverse health effects including dizziness, nausea, fatigue, respiratory illnesses, and cause damage to you...

...VOCs. Low VOC paints may have reduced amounts of volatile organic compounds, meaning they don't off-gas as much as traditional paints, but it's important to remember that when it says "low" it's only in comparison to some other paints. There are no standards that define what "low" means, so the labels are arbitrary, at...

...VOCs) VOCs are organic chemicals that evaporate easily and can be found in a wide variety of household products. Common sources include paints, glues, furniture, carpets, and cleaning products. Formaldehyde is a type of VOC that off-gasses from many building materials and furnishings. See our guide to choosing safe pai...