Articles related to "Organic Compounds"

Consequences of using non-green furniture, along with methods of identifying and purchasing green furniture are provided.

Cleaning our homes is, ironically, a dirty business. Conventional products leave nasty VOCs and chemical contaminants. But it's simple and cheap to make your own.

House plants can enhance the appearance of our indoor environment and cheer us up on cold winter days. Now some researchers claim they can remove indoor air pollutants.

How to determine what products are eco-friendly, and which products are just in it for the money.

Possible origins and sources of organic chemicals on the early Earth providing the organic soup that gave rise to life.

Life and works of Sir Edward Frankland who laid the foundation for the theory of valence and discovered the science of organometallic compounds.

Environmentally friendly products are the green living choice. Natural paints help to keep the air pure and healthy for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.

New decorating trends go from decorative environmental touches to environmentally friendly (green) materials.

If you're thinking about painting your house or apartment, you should be asking yourself this question: What am I doing to my world?

Pregnancy brings with it plenty of joy...which often gives way to worry. Truth is, a mother's womb is baby's first environment. And it must be healthy.

It's possible to do a clean, green bathroom remodel with earth-friendly choices like low flow showers, dual flush toilets, sustainable & VOC free construction materials.

Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Alcohol, Plastic, Amines are all organic, carbon-containing chemicals.

Paint that contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause illness and physical discomfort can be replaced with certified chemical-free products.

It takes sustainable building materials to build a green home. It will cost more. But it's a good investment in home equity, and if done right, will lower utility bills.

If you're thinking of losing the winter blues by going green, consider the following options when choosing an enviro-friendly paint.

Tacking on green building products to a design may earn points in a green rating system but it's a lousy strategy for realizing enduring architecture people will love.

Australian company Cinderella Products provides a range of plant-based cleaning products that are effective, economical, people and planet safe and kind to the senses.

There are some scary things in paints these days, but many companies are making paint that is both non-toxic and non-scary

The design of a middle school in a Rocky Mountain resort town demonstrates the synergies that occur when a client pursues LEED™ certification.

Candles have improved indoor ambiances for years, however some studies show that it is worth moderating the use of some types due to emissions of potential carcinogens.

Alkanes are compounds consisting of chains of carbon atoms connected by single bonds. A few simple rules apply to the proper naming of these organic molecules.

Adenosine triphosphate is a power-packed nucleotide that cells of our body just can't live without. Here's a clear summary of what ATP is, how it works and how it's made.

Paint and other construction materials give off fumes and chemicals that are bad smelling and toxic to health. Read on for easy, natural ways to get rid of paint fumes.

As the proposed revisions to standards of ground-level ozone pollution go into effect in 2008, understanding how ozone affects health and climate change is important.

Diets today are composed mostly of processed foods. Are we getting enough amino acids? What are the benefits of amino acid supplements?

According to numerous studies, asthma rates continue to grow among the population. This especially is true for children.

Studies have show the alkaloids found in Cat's Claw to be anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immuno-stimulating, and to act as antioxidants.

Although nail polish is not completely healthy or environmentally-friendly, some companies have removed the worst toxic ingredients and offer safer nail polish options.

Ever thought about going green? Why not start with your kids' playroom. Find out how to design an eco-friendly space that children will enjoy.

Go green at the office to create a healthy work environment, save money, improve employee retention and have customers feeling good about who they do business with.

Environmental engineering is focused on using engineering principles to improve the quality of the environment.

Organize an eco-friendly corporate business event by choosing green-certified, sustainable or no-waste facilities, using recycle services and tapping in to local services

Take a quick look at the benefits of green building and see how you can join in.

How was the miraculous survival of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's son connected to the deaths of numerous poor children years later? The same way

Home renovators are increasingly 'going green' to protect the planet and also to save green - money, that is. Here are three budget savvy Green Renovating suggestions.

Green is in, and that goes for small and home-based businesses too.

Made from Earth is an organic and chemical free skin care line that uses organic produce and plants to solve skin care problems.

Architect Sarah Susanka, author of the Not So Big House series, has just released a new book: Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live.

How are OLED monitors and displays manufactured and where will they be used? Is the dream of a roll-up computer screen in our future?

An expert offers tips for keeping your baby healthy and safe. Toys and products that are organic, natural and lead-free, chemical-free and BPA-free can often help.

Some color schemes and paint ideas that can help to promote creativity when decorating a children's room.

Parasite Dust, by Buck Mountain Botanicals, kills all external parasites from fleas & ticks to scabies & mange without exposing dogs & cats to toxic chemicals.

What's the difference between latex and oil paint? What are acrylic and enamel paints? What are "edging," "curing," and "VOCs?" Increase your paint vocabulary today!

A handful of good soil should hold billions of bacteria, millions of protozoa and other microbes, thousands of tiny arthropods and hundreds of larger organisms.

Over the past ten years, soy has been found to be a very cost-effective filler and material not just in foods and soft drinks, but where we least expect it to be.

From Greenhouse Gases to Acid Rain, the chemistry of the atmosphere is a hot topic. This article summarises the constituents of the air we breath.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has provided proof of what municipal engineers have said for years -- tap water is as safe as bottled water to drink.

Harvest a bevy of brassica greens from the southern kitchen garden for a healthy diet in the new year.

Building green means taking a holistic approach to every aspect of the building process, from efficiency and low-toxicity, to environmental impact.

The City of Calgary's recently opened Water Centre is delivering on its sustainable promises with lower energy consumption and a building employees love to work in.