air quality - Part 3

Top 5 Ways to Insulate Your Green Home

Not all insulation is created equal. Some insulation might get an A for fire prevention, but receive Fs in health and safety thanks to its chemical components. Others may be easy on your energy bill but hard on the environment. Here are the top 5 eco-friendly options that also protect your indoor air quality.

Can an Eco-Friendly Home Improve Brain Function? (Yep.)

The air you breathe may have a bigger effect on your brain’s health than you may think. Find out how your home’s indoor air quality could be negatively affecting you – and how making some eco-friendly changes could improve your mental cognition and overall health.

Want to Be Happier, Healthier, and More Productive? Go Green.

It’s true! Research shows that green buildings have a hugely positive impact on the health (mental and physical) of the lucky people who live and work there. Going green means improving indoor air quality, making use of natural lighting, and using eco-friendly materials — all of which contribute to your happiness, health, and productivity.

Why Build Green? The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Building [Infographic]

The benefits of building green go beyond monthly energy bill reductions (though that is a major perk!). When you build green, you get your money’s worth in plenty of ways — like raising your property value and enjoying better indoor air quality.

What Does the CRI Green Label Mean?

The CRI Green Label is a certification from the Carpet and Rug Institute to improve the health of indoor spaces. Today, indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important environmental consideration, especially since we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors.