Natural Flooring and wood products
www.ecotimber.com Manufacturer of bamboo flooring, FSC certified flooring products.
www.naturalcork.com Cork flooring by the leading manufacturer
www.themarmoleumstore.com Forbo's natural marmoleum site
www.kahrs.com Manufacturers of fsc certified non-toxic engineered floating floors
www.teragrenbamboo.com Manufacturer of premium grade bamboo flooring, accessories, sheet goods
www.dmbamboo.com Manufacturer of bamboo flooring, plywood, etc
www.kireiusa.com Manufacturer of sorghum, wheat, bamboo sheet goods for interior use
www.fsc.org Forest Stewardship Council
Wool Carpeting
www.naturescarpet.com the purest wool carpet available
www.fernmark.com Wools of New Zealand association-very informative
www.helios.com Manufacturer of New Zealand wool carpet
www.woolshire.com Manufacturer of New Zealand wool carpet
Indoor Air and Water Quality
www.aranizer.com Maker of air purifiers using patented technology to create Arans.
www.aquarain.com Manufacturer of gravity fed ceramic filtered water
www.aab.org AAB American Association of Bioanalysts
www.aarst.org AARST American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
www.amiaq.comAIAQC American Indoor Air Quality Council
www.aiha.org AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA EMPAT # 163230)
www.ashi.org ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors
www.ashrae.org ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
www.envirosolutions.comESA Environmental Solutions Association
www.iaqa.org IAQA Indoor Air Quality Association
www.iestandards.org IESO Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
www.lehaonline.orgLEHA The Lead and Environmental Hazards Association
www.nachi.org NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
www.nadca.com NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association
www.nahi.org NAHI National Association of Home Inspectors
www.neha.org NEHA National Environmental Health Association
www.nfpa.org NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NLAAC National Lead Abatement and Assessment Council
www.nrsb.org NRSB National Radon Safety Board
www.wqa.org WQA Water Quality Association
www.wri.org World Research Institute
Non-Toxic Finishes
www.afm-safecoat.com Manufacturer of non-toxic paints, stain, sealers, cleaners, adhesives
www.bioshieldpaint.com Maker of natural paints, stains, sealers, cleaners
www.americanclay.com Manufacturer of earth clay wall plaster
www.franmar.com Maker of non-toxic paint, varnish and adhesive removers
www.velvitproducts.com Maker of safe interior and exterior oil based sealers
Environmentally Friendly Cleaners--Mold and Mildew Abatement
www.aranizer.com Maker of Aranizer that improves indoor air quality and kills mold/mildew.
www.epa.gov.mold/ Informative site for mold and mildew
U.S. EPA - "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home"
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
Texas A&M University - "Mold Mini-Course" provides 5 learning modules on mold:
http://fcs.tamu.edu/housing/iaq/Mold/web/index.htm
Building Science Corporation - online articles on mold and moisture control: http://buildingscience.com/resources/resources.htm#Mold
National Association of Home Builders Research Center - ToolBase Services site: "Mold in Residential Buildings" (type 'mold' into search box if necessary):
http://toolbase.org/index-toolbase.asp
American Red Cross - "Repairing Your Flooded Home" provides excellent advice for cleanup of major water damage in homes: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/afterdis/reptoc.html
Water and Energy Conservation and Testing
www.bondedlogic.com Maker of cotton insulation
www.ultratouch.com Maker of cotton insulation
www.boschappliances.com Manufacturer of energy efficient appliances
www.caromausa.com Maker of dual flush water conserving toilets
www.velux.com Maker of skylights and Sun Tunnels
www.radiosity.com Maker of non-toxic radiant barriers
www.wri.org World Research Institute
www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.htm US govt. info on lead poisoning
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/common/pdf/legis/archive/2005/lead_poisoning.pdf Iowa Dept of Public Health.
Environmental Consultants
www.createhealthyhomes.com Visiting consultant for all environmental problems
Green Building Magazines, Publications
www.buildinggreen.com One of the best resources of Green Building
www.naturalhomemagazine.com Leading consumer magazine on Natural Building
www.hhinst.com Healthy Home Institute
www.healthhouse.org American Lung Association
www.newlifejournal.com Non-toxic breathable building systems discussed in detail
www.toolbase.org Information about all aspects of building green.
www.HealthyHomeTour.net describes toxic chemicals in and around the home
Green Building and Sustainable Architects and Designers
www.mgc-vastu.com Maharishi Global Construction designs and builds Sthapatya Veda buildings
www.vastu-design.com Designs and Builds Sthapatya Ved homes and commercial buildings.
www.greenhomebuilding.com Reference site for Green Building products and design
www.buildingbiology.net Bau Biology site for all aspects of green building design
www.greenbuildingpages.com A Green Building resource center
Green Building Organizations
www.nbis.org Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability
www.nesea.org Northeast Sustainable Energy Organization
www.the-mrea.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association
www.irenew.org Iowa Renewable Energy Association
www.solarliving.org
www.psic.org
www.sbicouncil.org Sustainable Building Council
www.usgbc.org US Green Building Council
Product Certification and Testing
www.astm.org American Society for Testing and Materials
www.greenseal.org Green Seal Certification Organization
www.fscus.org Forest Stewardship Council Organization
www.greenguard.org Green Guard Environmental Testing Institute
Healthy Organic Renewable Products
www.modernfurniture.org Eco-Furniture site
www.organicselections.com Natural and Organic clothing
www.mapi.com Organic health products
www.absolutelythepurest.com Huge array of natural health products
www.cashmerebark.com Exotic natural clothing
www.eartheasy.com Lots of natural building products for the home
www.ecomall.com Huge site containing hundreds of links for eco-friendly products
Health Centers & Resources
www.theraj.com Ayurvedic health spa and hotel
www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com Symptoms, Treatments & Lifestyle advice for those suffering from Mesothelioma, a cancer commonly attributed to Asbestos exposure.
transparency.perkinswill.com/ List and definitions of harmful things found in building products.
Socially Responsible Investing
www.crownfutures.com Investment company that specializes in socially responsible funds.
