Comments on: Green Does Not Always Mean Healthy

By: Drobbyclarl

Drobbyclarl — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:27:46 +0000

yeh right.. great post, Thank You

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:39:49 +0000

There is always a trade off. Most people think that something labeled “green” is inherently the “best” option with no downsides. I think as more and more green options are explored, people will discover that there are always negatives that go along with the positives. Hopefully the good will outweigh the bad though…

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:50:28 +0000

as a consequence of you for your report and it helped me in preparing my college assignment.

By: MJ DuctPro

MJ DuctPro — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:20:44 +0000

It is true that there is a give and take to tighter building envelopes. As buildings are made tighter there must be other purposeful introductions of fresh air. Of course most of this goes to our desire to increase efficiency. I say there are things we can do right now that have a huge impact on optimizing and don’t neccesarily involve the building envelope itself. HVAC systems must be properly sized and maintained regularly to realize desired efficiency results. For example, according to US Dept of Energy website up to 30% energy savings can result from compressor energy alone if coils are cleaned vs. not. In addition this may help with dust control, promote equipment longevity, and improved indoor air quality and comfort. Most manufacturers and US Dept of Energy suggest that you inspect and clean coils and other components as much as annually. To learn more you can visit:

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By: Linda Kincaid

Linda Kincaid — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:04:15 +0000

We have found formaldehyde to be higher in new homes than the average in FEMA trailers. The highest formaldehyde is often found in GreenPoint Rated homes. These “green” homes focus on energy conservation. They are very well insulated and sealed. However, indoor air quality does not receive equal attention. With little fresh air infitration, formaldehyde concentrates to hazardous levels.

By: Becky Gillette

Becky Gillette — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:34:26 +0000

An industrial hygienist in California has found the formaldehyde levels are higher in GreenPoint homes than in the infamous FEMA trailers. As with the FEMA trailers, lack of ventilation and exchange of air flow can allow this toxic gas to build up to unsafe levels. If you increase air exchange, you lose energy efficiency. So the best thing it to stop using these pressed wood products that emit so much formaldehyde.

By: Nat Green

Nat Green — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:16:22 +0000

You’re right – we are sealing ourselves in air-tight chambers to save $ on heating and AC but then filling these chambers with cheap furniture and cabinets that fume formaldehyde gasses.

We have found a US supplier that makes their hardwood plywood with soy resin instead of formaldehyde glue, so it’s a smart, natural material that’s also affordable. They now have a lot of shops signed up on a directory to make it easier to find someone to build you cabinets, furniture and the like

check them out at http://www.cfpwood.com

it’s Columbia Forest Products with their PureBond plywood