The best thing about my job as a Health Coach is that I help people change their food and eat more responsibly by way of respecting their bodies and our earth. The best thing about my other job as an Interior Designer is to promote using sustainable materials in order to build beautiful spaces conducive to wellness and happiness. Here's my list of Top 5 products that I'd recommend for your home which are earth-friendly, cost efficient and ultimately better for our health and well-being.
Bamboo Flooring
No- not panda food, bamboo is a super durable, tough, high-quality and commercial-grade material suitable for residential spaces as they have low formaldehyde emissions; is perfect for allergy-sufferers as they don't promote dust or harbor dust mites; easy to clean; an inexpensive alternative to hardwood, costing 25-50% less; looks great!
No- not panda food, bamboo is a super durable, tough, high-quality and commercial-grade material suitable for residential spaces as they have low formaldehyde emissions; is perfect for allergy-sufferers as they don't promote dust or harbor dust mites; easy to clean; an inexpensive alternative to hardwood, costing 25-50% less; looks great!
ZERO Voc Paint
A LOT of building materials, carpets, paints, floors, solvents, composites, upholstery and personal care products off-gas or emit Volatile Organic Compounds- carbon based chemicals that evaporate at room temp, which can harm our health a great deal. Yolo Colorhouse paint comes in a ridiculous range of colors and are tried and true: no carcinogens, toxins, mutagens, hazardous air pollutants, formaldehyde, ozone depleting compounds, VOCs or funky odors. Check out this nifty color selection tool on their site!
A LOT of building materials, carpets, paints, floors, solvents, composites, upholstery and personal care products off-gas or emit Volatile Organic Compounds- carbon based chemicals that evaporate at room temp, which can harm our health a great deal. Yolo Colorhouse paint comes in a ridiculous range of colors and are tried and true: no carcinogens, toxins, mutagens, hazardous air pollutants, formaldehyde, ozone depleting compounds, VOCs or funky odors. Check out this nifty color selection tool on their site!
100% Organic Cotton Sheets
Gentle on our skin and the earth, organic cotton is hypoallergenic, soft and safe. Did you know it takes about 1 lb of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to grow the cotton needed to create ONE bath towel? Planted on only 3 percent of arable land, traditional cotton crops account for 25% of the total pesticides and herbicides used annually - about 350 million pounds per year. Ouch. Turning cotton into fabric without the use of chemicals allows the cotton fibers to retain strength, softness and durability. Get bedded with the best!
Gentle on our skin and the earth, organic cotton is hypoallergenic, soft and safe. Did you know it takes about 1 lb of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to grow the cotton needed to create ONE bath towel? Planted on only 3 percent of arable land, traditional cotton crops account for 25% of the total pesticides and herbicides used annually - about 350 million pounds per year. Ouch. Turning cotton into fabric without the use of chemicals allows the cotton fibers to retain strength, softness and durability. Get bedded with the best!
Cradle-to-cradle Textiles
Really nice, green fabrics and rugs have come a long way using the cradle 2 cradle method- a new approach to industrial design that promotes the regeneration/reincarnation of a material to give birth to a new form/function post its life cycle as opposed to the conventional method of cradle to grave design- which sees the product at the end of its life in landfill. C2C textiles come from renewable sources, is recyclable and safe for human health and the earth. Some of my favorite green textiles: Sina Pearson, Luna, Brentano, Twill, and Mod Green Pod, just to name a few- all which are only available to the trade so hire me as your Interior Designer and I'll grant you access to beautiful, earth-friendly textiles.
Really nice, green fabrics and rugs have come a long way using the cradle 2 cradle method- a new approach to industrial design that promotes the regeneration/reincarnation of a material to give birth to a new form/function post its life cycle as opposed to the conventional method of cradle to grave design- which sees the product at the end of its life in landfill. C2C textiles come from renewable sources, is recyclable and safe for human health and the earth. Some of my favorite green textiles: Sina Pearson, Luna, Brentano, Twill, and Mod Green Pod, just to name a few- all which are only available to the trade so hire me as your Interior Designer and I'll grant you access to beautiful, earth-friendly textiles.
Bio-glass Countertops
Most recycled glass products remind me of the unwanted jelly nougat candy from childhood found at the bottom of my trick or treat vessel. But I love the icy smooth look of bio glass- made from crushed, recycled bottles and such using a process of heat and pressure with NO chemicals, dyes, resins or epoxies. Would look smashing in a contemporary bathroom and as kitchen counters!
Most recycled glass products remind me of the unwanted jelly nougat candy from childhood found at the bottom of my trick or treat vessel. But I love the icy smooth look of bio glass- made from crushed, recycled bottles and such using a process of heat and pressure with NO chemicals, dyes, resins or epoxies. Would look smashing in a contemporary bathroom and as kitchen counters!
Change your food AND change your home for a healthier, happier you. A great way to support change is by the consumer choices you make.
Happy Green Living!
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Happy Green Living!
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