27 October 2008

Rates of childhood asthma have increased by 400% since the 1970s, and there is a clear connection between children’s breathing problems and their mothers’ use of household cleaners.

These findings were released earlier this month from the Children Of The 90s project by the University of Bristol, England. The study of 7,019 families, found that children in the 10 per cent of families who used the chemicals most frequently, were twice as likely to suffer wheezing problems than the families where they were used least.
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How Building Biology Principles Affect Indoor Air Quality

This article was written by Raphael Siket and published in Green Magazine. It discusses sustainaility and how Building Biology plays a vital role in indoor air quality. Lifestyle decisions we make in the buildings in which we live and work have a profound impact on our health and that of the planet as a whole. This article discusses how simple practical changes can have very postive effects.

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14 February 2008

The following press release explains the problems associated with conventional paints and how there are healthier and greener natural paint solutions. Non – toxic paint that emits natural plant and mineral volatile organic compounds are readily available and more painters are making the switch as concerns grow about long term health effects for those involved in the painting industry.

Low VOC does not necessarily mean that the paint is a healthy option.
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12 May 2009

The following article from The Age newspaper discusses how some highly questionable and toxic pesticides being banned in other countries are still allowed freely in Ausralia.
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01 July 2011

Microfibre cloths are a greener cleaning option in so many ways.

Firstly, by utilising microfibre technology you are eliminating the need to use a chemical cleaning product as microfibre cloths require water only.

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