008 // Healthy Materials Q and A

We're continuing our healthy materials mini-series by answering listener questions specific to healthy building materials and finishes.     Here are the questions we're covering this week:

• I am doing a renovation to my house and have spent so much time searching for healthy building products.   It's confusing because there is so much greenwashing, I don't know what I should believe.  Now I'm frustrated and overwhelmed.  Is there a place I can go to find out if a product is safe to use in my home?
• I have to replace drywall and insulation due to mold remediation.  What should I be choosing for healthy drywall and insulation for the new walls?
• We are replacing the vinyl flooring in my house that was installed about 25 years ago with a floating wood floor.  We pulled up a small section of it and it has a terrible toxic smell.  What can we do to get rid of the smell before installing the new floor?
• It seems like everything in our lives need to be non-toxic for us to be safe.  From food, to clothing, car seats, shampoo, building materials.  Is this really possible?

 

Helpful Links:

Email me your health and wellness home questions at: Kate@balancedarch.com   Declare Label: Living-future.org/declare   Drywall: US Product:  USG EcoSmart US Product:  National Gypsum GoldBond New Zealand Product: Winstone Wallboard   Drywall Joint Compound: Murco M100 Drywall Joint Compound   Mineral Wool Insulation:  Owens Corning ThermaFiber UltraBatt FF   Sealant for toxic odors:  AFM SafeCoat Safeseal     Healthy Home Design Podcast episode 7: Why Choose Healthy Materials   Sixclasses.org