Non-toxic / Discussions

I have developed a strong chemical sensitivity and need to be careful about toxins in introduce to my home. I'd like to get a new couch but after a lot of effort to clean my home i don't want to add any new chemicals. Where can I find non toxic or organically made furniture that is safe for someone with chemical sensit...

My floors are stranded bamboo and want the most durable protection and easy to clean. Very hard to get floor clean now. I need to refinish all and also replace some boards from water damage. Want to have a super durable and safe sealor, probably satin finish most likely. Thank you, Gail The healthiest floor sealer and ...

...non-toxic alternative to linoleum that is intended to be glued to a subfloor. You can find where to buy marmoleum here in our directory -  Where to buy Marmoleum flooring If the floor already has linoleum, are you able to remove it easily? It would be best to glue it directly to the subfloor since an adhesive will gene...

Can you share what material you'd recommend to use for wall and roof insulation? Least toxic, and highest R factor? Wool, Fiberglass etc. Do you have a brand in mind that you'd recommend? If you’re looking to learn what is the best home insulation, you’ll find a list of the pros and cons of different types of insulatio...

...non-toxic, or at least much less toxic? Thank you very much! pier charter OSB and plywood exterior sheathing no longer contain Urea Formaldehyde, so they really aren’t that toxic anymore, especially on the exterior of a home. But by all means source a non-toxic one if you like, but typically it doesn't have a measurabl...

...non-toxic MDF alternative we know of, though we are not in a position to say what level of production they are in and the current level of product availability as it is just a news story about a product we found and wanted to share. See here – MDF Formaldehyde Free Alternatives Buying Guide If you’re not able to get yo...

Where can I buy hemp insulation in Durham Region area of Ontario, Canada?   You can find out more about hemp insulation at Ecohome for Canada or the US, And by going to the Hemp products directory on Ecohome, and hitting that Contact this company button and letting the supplier know the quantity you need (square foot t...

...non-toxic, NO VOC and DO NOT contain any synthetic biocides of any kind. Not all companies I have spoken with about their ingredients have been transparent so I am not sure if some of the supposedly safe products actually are.

...non-toxic homes Teams taking the Living Building Challenge often need solid wood cabinetry because formaldehyde is on the Red List of materials, which includes phenol formaldehyde used in the zero VOC versions of plywood or fiber board.  The big hurdle here is finding a non-toxic wood finish, which is why I asked just ...

...non-toxic building materials will help protect your indoor air quality, but most basements are built wrong unfortunately and end up rotten and moldy sometimes in a few short years, that would be the most toxic wall I can think of. For formaldehyde-free healthy finishing materials there are a few ways you could go about...