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Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are chemicals found in paint, building supplies, furniture, cleaning supplies and many other products; these chemicals have an atmospheric photochemical reaction that …
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With Harmony interior acrylic latex paint, you get excellent quality with the ultimate in "green" performance.
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Duration Home interior acrylic latex paint is an environmentally-preferred paint from Sherwin-Williams. Not only is this paint low VOC and low odor, but has a superior washability that earned this …
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Paints can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of any space. Paints may also have a major negative impact on the indoor air quality of your home due to chemicals they contain, called …
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Regardless of the type of paint used, disposing of left over paint is important for the environment and conserving natural resources.
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Reference this fact sheet for a quick glance at the advantages and disadvantages of two types of eco-friendly paints: low to no-VOC latex paints and natural paints, including milk paint and clay …
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Milk paint's durability comes form its key ingredient, cansein, a protein found in milk. This powdered protein is extremely hard when dry and will adhere to many types of wood surfaces. Manufacturers …
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This Green by Design buyers guide is created to help you choose eco-friendly paints that can help protect the environment and are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic chemicals.
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Paint choice should high on the list when building a green home. While paint color and finish have a major impact on the overall aesthetics of a space, the paint itself may have a major negative …
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Finishing the interior of a new home to meet green building objectives involves installing energy and water efficient appliances, and using non-toxic paints and sealants for walls, woodwork, floors …
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There are three types of eco-friendly paints: natural paints, low VOC paints, and zero VOC paints.
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The airborne chemicals released during painting, after the paint has dried, and when paint is removed, are considered VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The concentration of these pollutants can be …
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Few things can dramatically change a home's interior or exterior so quickly and cheaply as a new coat of paint. But paint products and the painting process itself can compromise indoor air quality …
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There are some simple solutions to the problem of leftover paint, but, sometimes you just want to get rid of it. Oil-based paints should not be thrown in the normal trash because they are hazardous …
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When it comes to comparing paint for its green qualities, the lower the VOC number, the better. The lowest VOC amounts are generally found in light colored, flat, latez paint, but to learn about …
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As a green homeowner, you can easily avoid generating pollution and unsafe living spaces and still have beautiful walls of any color by using low-VOC, zero-VOC, recycled, or natural paints.
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Many common household cleaning products contain alcohols, ammonia, bleach, formaldehyde, and lye which may cause many health issues. This fact sheet from Build It Green addresses how to keep your …
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Good paint and cheap paint look the same in the can; where they differ is in the binders, pigments, and additives the manufacturer has used to make them.
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Choosing low- or no-VOC paints can increase the air quality in your home, and cause less health effects than traditional paints.
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VOCs in paint post serious health risks for those exposed regularly. Learn what alternatives exist.
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Learn how to buy the right amoutn of paint in the least toxic formulation to avoid waste and harmful chemicals.
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