http://www.builditgreen.org Build It Green Content Managers RSS feed. Build It Green. Copyright 2013 Build It Green Tendenci Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@builditgreen.org Wed, 22 May 2013 01:23:42 GMT Content Managers http://www.builditgreen.org/indoor-air-quality/ Safe, pleasant and healthy homes On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, yet the air in new homes can be ten times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Children are particularly vulnerable when it comes to air pollution. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine states that 40% of children will develop respiratory disease, in part due to the chemicals in their homes. A common source of indoor air pollution is the offgassing of chemicals found in many building materials. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, shelving and furniture may be made from particleboard or medium density fiberboard. These pressed-wood products are typically made with adhesives that release urea formaldehyde a known human carcinogen, into the home for years after installation. Also, many paints, floor finishes, adhesives and sealants emit unhealthy volatile organic compounds (VOCs). That new house smell is a telltale sign that there are... http://www.builditgreen.org/indoor-air-quality/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:13:24 GMT