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o Meets new material ingredient reporting and optimization credits
o Also meets new requirements for indoor air quality credit on low emitting
flooring (CRI Green Label Plus) and low TVOCs
Filament + Techtonic LVT
• FloorScore certified
Filament proves to be as durable as it is stylish with premium Contour
construction with a 32 mil wear layer... |
| ...ays to give your family a cleaner, greener home.
Paint
A fresh coat of paint is a great, low-cost way to bring new life to a room. But that new paint smell comes from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which derive from vapors released from toxic compounds. Use non-VOC paint to create an inviting, comfortable and beautiful room. Check the back of the paint can for VOC levels - those with fewe... |
| ...by an independent laboratory and must pass stringent VOC emission testing for 13 contaminants. The products are required to meet scientifically established testing standards that verify reductions of VOCs, including formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, in the indoor environment. Wool: Clean Air Certified is an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) program managed by Wools of New Zealan... |
| ...her purchasing factory-finished products or engaging in a do-it-yourself project; be knowledgeable. Ask questions. Read labels. The key words are "volatile organic compounds," commonly referred to as VOCs, usually listed in grams per liter. Lower VOC content products are more environmentally friendly and pose lower health risks. According to EPA standards, to qualify as a zero-VOC finish, VOC cont... |
| ...dent laboratory and must pass stringent VOC emission testing for 13 contaminants. In addition, the products are required to meet scientifically established testing standards that verify reductions of VOCs in the indoor environment, including formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.
“Wool is proven to significantly reduce indoor air contaminants within seven hours of installation and... |
| ...be harvested every nine years and bamboo suitable for flooring is harvested every six years.
But USFloors takes it a step further by ensuring the formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are minimized in the household. Both USFloors’ Natural Bamboo and Natural Cork lines carry the GreenGuard Children & Schools certification for improved indoor air quality, GreenGuard’s most stri... |
| ...asier with Teragren’s new Portfolio flooring line, which qualifies for FloorScore® certification through Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). SCS
measures more than 78 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from building materials—and guarantees that certified products contribute to a healthier and safer indoor environment. Created through a proprietary manufacturing process that fuses toge... |
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-Remove your shoes before entering the house to avoid tracking in dirt, dust and pollen.
-Use kitchen and exhaust fans to increase ventilation and reduce exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that get released into the air.
Doing Laundry. Some detergents and fabric softeners can contain ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin. Look for products that are made with plant-based ... |