The UT needs to know about indoor air pollution. It is important because the UT will be called to figure out how to deal with these issued during a career.
Below is a link to an interesting article:
Indoor Air Pollution
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Xeriscaping
Landscaping based on native, water-efficient plants to minimize the need for irrigation. Consider xeriscaping around your home this spring.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Windows with Low E Glass
Windows built with glass that has been treated to prevent heat or cold emission. Look for these types when replacing windows.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Volatile Organic Compounds
Substances produced from solids and liquids that convert to gases, such as benzene and methylene chloride, that may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Avoid products that contain VOCs, which can be found in paints and adhesives.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Renewable Energy
Energy obtained from sources that do not run out, such as wood, tidal and geothermal sources.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Planet Friendly
Products and services that do not negatively affect the Earth and its resources.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Linoleum
A flooring product made from natural ingredients based on renewable resources, such as linseed oil, wood flour and cork. Linoleum, not to be confused with vinyl, is degradable, has a very low volatile organic compound emission and is long lasting. Consider this product as an alternative to other flooring types.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Devices that contain chemical compounds that illuminate when they come into contact with electricity. LEDs don't require a heating filament so they burn cooler and use less electricity to produce light. They also last longer than incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
Courtesy of : "Green Glossary: What it Means to be Green; How to Implement it."
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