"Zero VOCs"

Zero VOCs / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Healthy indoor air quality

DIY recipe for natural healthy paint

...zero VOC’ will often have VOCs in the colorants. So yes, they are healthier but can still be dangerous. They also commonly still include ingredients such as formaldehyde, ammonia, toxic pigments, acetone and even odor-masking agents. Toxic fungicides are added to prevent mildew growth, and biocides are used to extend t...

Kitchens

Choosing green kitchen countertops for sustainable homes Including LEED v4 & Passive House PHIUS+ certified

...VOCs, it is stain resistant, and it is entirely recyclable at the end of life. As an added bonus, you can mold the sink, the countertop and backsplash out of the same material. Recycled aluminum counter tops are an alternative to stainless steel and are also sustainable © Alkemi Butcher block with susta...

Wood and organic materials

Hemp building supplies

...VOCs. Hemp Coreboard on the other hand, is non-toxic and does not contain formaldehyde and toxic resins. Coreboard is also manufactured using a sugar-based binder, therefore hemp building products can help contribute to cleaner interior air quality in homes. To meet industrial safety standards, a salt-based fire-re...

Healthy indoor air quality

Maintaining healthy indoor air quality

...VOCs Volatile organic compounds form a large part of household chemical pollutants. Formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, alcohols, and mineral spirits are the most commonly found VOCs in our homes. They can cause many adverse health effects including dizziness, nausea, fatigue, respiratory illnesses, and cause damage to you...