The EPA recognizes indoor air quality as one of the primary concerns for human health. Over the last few decades more attention has come to “green building” practices, but it’s important to know that not everything “green” is healthy!
Andrew Pace is the founder and owner of the GDC (The Green Design Center) /Building For Health®, the premiere retailer of green and healthy home building and improvement products and consulting in the US. He has become a nationally recognized expert on green and healthy building products, assisting over 25,000 homeowners with their home remodeling and new home construction projects.
In this episode we discuss:
- The estimate that 25% of Americans live with chemical sensitivity, and why
- The mis-leading focus on “water-based” and “VOC free” products
- The importance of having a healthy bedroom environment
- Which materials are the primary sources of toxic exposure
- Optimal choices for new flooring
- How to find the best builder for your healthy home
- Keeping your home renovation “stress-free” (or “as peaceful as possible”!)
You can catch Andrew’s podcast, Non Toxic Environments, to learn more about all aspects of healthy, sustainable building practices. https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/non-toxic-environments/
