Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Paint! Go Green with Color!
Did you know that although a fresh coat of paint may perform wonders to the look and feel of a room it can also be detrimental to your health? Think about the last time you painted a room or house and the trouble you had breathing, especially when the air was stagnant. Indeed, standard paint is toxic for the planet and our bodies. In fact, the nasty effects of paint fumes can impact the body for up to 3 years! With this in mind, the next time you go to paint your room, house, or office, use eco-friendly paints.
Learn more from the EPA and start shopping for eco-paints here.
Here is a video abstract from Season One of PBS television show called "Building Green," hosted by Kevin Contreras, exploring the basics of eco-friendly paints and green brands.
Indoor Plants: The Secret to Clean Indoor Air
Did you know the air in your home may be toxic? Thankfully, there are a host of indoor plants available to clean your air. In 1989, NASA identified a number of indoor plants effective at reducing toxins in the home, including benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and carbon monoxide.
- Benzene - Found in inks, oils, plastics, paints, detergents, synthetic fibers, etc.
- Formaldehyde - Found in plywood, grocery bags, waxed paper, fire retardants, etc.
- Trichloroethylene - Found in inks, varnishes, & adhesives
- Carbon monoxide - Found in unvented kerosene and gas heaters, leaking chimneys and furnaces, tobacco smoke, automobile exhaust from attached garage, gas stoves, & generators and other gasoline powered equipment.
Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifritzii)
Chinese Evergreen (Algaonema modestmu)
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
Janet Craig (Dracaena)
Marginata (Dracaena marginata)
Mass Cane/ Corn Plant (Dracaena massangeana)
Mother-in-law's Tongue (Sansevieria laurentii)
Pot Mum (Chrysantheium morifolium)
Peace Lily (Spathuphyllum "Mauna Loa")
Go shopping, clean your air and live free!