Explore everyday living through a Building Biology lens. Discover how our homes, building materials, furnishings, household products, technology and daily habits influence the indoor environment, with practical observations and choices that support healthier living.
It is estimated that there are almost 60,000 tonnes of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) released into Australia’s atmosphere every year. Major paint manufacturers contribute significantly to this amount using tints that contain high levels of VOCs. Traditional oil-based paints are generally composed of 35-50% chemicals including aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, alcohol, esters, volatile plasticisers and fungicides, […]
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Volatile Organic Compounds are released into the environment from a number of places in the home. Foam is a prime example – the VOCs come from the adhesives, solvents, catalysts and resins used in the manufacturing process. Long after production, they continue to volatilise. And where is foam found? In crib mattresses, cushion car seats
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The Shocking Truth About Indoor Air Pollutants Most people do not know what the main cause of air pollution is. If you asked, most would think that a factory, or busy road, were the leading causes of air pollution. In fact, most people would be surprised to find that the answer to the question is
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Are you allergic to cats? Sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, and wheezing – these are the common symptoms of an allergy attack. If you are experiencing any of these, you need to quickly observe if you have eaten anything that could have triggered it or have been exposed to something. Unfortunately, to some, the cause of their
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Anyone wants to stay in a fresh-smelling room, a fact known to the billion-dollar manufacturers of air fresheners. But recent studies conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) showed that majority of the air fresheners contain harmful elements which pose a threat to our health. In fact, 86% of the air fresheners contain phthalates
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What’s inside a healthy fridge? You may well ask… Usually we hear about foodies, allergy restrictions, gut promoting diets, organics or simply, healthy fresh food ready to be cooked in your kitchen. Natural New Age Mum asked her favourite health and wellness bloggers to share what is also in their fridge. I have known about this for the
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Today, I read a question on Facebook if anyone knew where on the beaches of Sydney that had no to little smoke. The person had bad asthma and couldn’t get the smoke out of her house. Bushfires have been burning in the outer Sydney area for the last couple of weeks, casting a pall of
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Lucy Johns’ children have just come back from the doctors diagnosed with asthma and allergies as well as a plethora of scripts, but she really wants to look at other ways she can help. Mrs Johns decides to look at some of the options available to everyone. Is there a company that can provide such
1. Keep your floors clean. Chemicals and contaminants in the air can accumulate within household dust for many years. By using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter it is possible to reduce concentrations of lead, as well as eradicate allergens like pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. Mopping picks up the dust that vacuuming
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