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One desk chair—hold the formaldehyde
Formaldehyde. Lead. Pesticides. Mercury. If building materials had nutrition labels, would you buy a product containing these toxic ingredients? There are more than 80,000 chemicals in the world, and we don’t fully know how they impact our health. And a surprising number of hazardous chemicals still make their way into everyday products we use, including furniture, paints, carpets and flooring.
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U.S. Weighs Cancer Risk of Styrene and Formaldehyde
The government is expected to add the ubiquitous chemical styrene — found in building materials and food and drink containers, among other places — to its list of likely carcinogens. Read Post
Fragrance Materials Association Assures Safety Of Fragrance Ingredients - No Contrary Evidence In Contested University Of Washington Study
A study was released by Anne Steinemann, a researcher at the University of Washington claiming fragrance ingredients contained in a selection of consumer products are potentially toxic. The fragrance materials industry has the highe... Read Post
Air Quality Improves When Live Plants Introduced
The toxic gas formaldehyde is contained in building materials including carpeting, curtains, plywood, and adhesives. As it is emitted from these sources, it deteriorates the air quality, which can lead to "multiple chemical sensitiv... Read Post