Are chemicals in old and new homes making us sick?

Last week, I asked Goldstein about the toxins that owners of old homes sometimes overlook. What kinds of … Be aware of it. How about household chemicals?

Aug 27, 2012 – There are 4 things lurking within most old houses that could potentially spell … Lead paint was banned from residential use in the USA in 1978.

Asbestos Chromated copper arsenic (CCA) in pressure treated wood. Formaldehyde Perfluorinated compounds, including PFOA Phthalates Polybrominated …

Dec 12, 2013 – SEATTLE — The Bullitt Center’s composting toilets need less than a cup of captured rainwater to…

Jul 1, 2016 – Scientists say many of the chemicals found in everyday products can … However, today, they account for about half of all pesticide use in the United States. …. 1970s but can still be found inolder homes that used leaded paint.

Sep 21, 2015 – The EPA currently lists 8 chemicals in their Phthalate Action Plan: dibutyl phthalate (DBP) diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP) di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) diisononyl phthalate (DINP) diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)

Dust in older homes contains higher levels of multiple, persistent chemicals than … in the residential environment,7 was banned in the United States in 1978.

Some chemicals in and around the home can contribute to acute poisonings and other … In 2000, more than 126 million U.S. residents ages 3 years and older were … Nearly one in 15 homes in the United States have radon levels above 4 …

Jan 14, 2016 – New Safe Homes for Old Unwanted Chemicals. A company, Repurposed Materials, keeps substances out of landfills by finding safer uses for …