Resources: Green Homes

Greener Cleaner’s

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Many commercial cleaning products use ingredients that can be harmful to people and the environment. Fortunately, there are less-toxic products—green cleaners that can protect your family and the environment. You can also save money by using some simple, safe ingredients to make your own non-toxic cleaners.  On this site, Oregon Metro provides you with green [...]

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Healthy Building Network

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Healthy Building Network is dedicated to bringing healthier, environmentally sensitive practices into the building industry.  They advocate environmental health and justice in homes and workplaces.

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The Good Guide

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Good Guide is an online resource that rates consumer goods on a scale or 1-10 according to their health, environmental and social impacts.  The better a product is for you, society and the planet, the higher the rating and vice versa.  The Good Guide rates products in the following categories: food, personal care products, [...]

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Healthy Stuff

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Healthy Stuff has tested over 5000 consumer products for the presence of chemicals associated with a range of health and environmental hazards.  Healthy Stuff tests only for the presence of chemicals not exposure.  Exposure depends on a variety of factors such as the tendency of a chemical to volatilize, how the product is used, etc.  [...]

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Healthy Home Plans

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Healthy Home Plans is an online resource for people who want to make their homes healthier.  For those interested in building a new home, the site sells healthy home plans.  For those interested in remodeling and/or improving home health, the site provides a wealth of information about indoor air quality and healthy building materials.  They [...]

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Green Home Guide

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Green Home Guide, published by the US Green Building Council, is a resource for anyone undertaking a green home improvement project–whether the project is big or small, whether it’s diy or through a contractor.

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Beyond Pesticides

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Founded in 1981, Beyond Pesticides is a non-profit organization devoted to assessing and publicizing the risks of conventional pest management practices and identifying and promoting healthy and environmentally-friendly non-chemical alternatives.  Beyond Pesticides provides a wealth of information about pesticides including the Pesticide Gateway, a database of 80+ pesticides, and fact sheets on non-chemical treatments for a [...]

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