Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness

Starting in the fall of 2018, we will be launching a second program called Degree of Green Weekly, which will contain industry news and weekly reviews of green building products.  This weeks episode of NTE is a small preview of the information that we will be sharing, and we are hoping to get your feedback about the content and how it comes across.  NTE will continue to produce a weekly show dedic...

Wood flooring has been used in our homes for centuries.  Its durable, provides a feeling of warmth and obviously has an aesthetic most of us appreciate.  But is the tried and true sand and finish wood flooring what we really want to use?   Solid, pre-finished, floating, laminate, engineered.... terms we hear every day, but may not understand.  Jay and Andy discuss all the different types of wood f...

In previous episodes, we've discussed that one of the best things you can do in your home to make it a healthier space is to remove the carpet.  But, what if you cant?  What if you just don't want to?  We all love something soft underfoot when getting out of bed in the morning, so whats the best approach to make sure you get the best product for your home?  Jay and Andy break down all the differen...

Admittedly, this is the absolute busiest time of the year for anyone in the construction industry.  And as you can imagine, folks all over the world are in need of some advice to keep their project healthy and on track.  We are here to help! Here are a few more good Q&A segments to address many of the topics on people's minds right now. 

Here we are, the dog days of summer.  Hot and humid.  And while some of us really enjoy this time, your house, the components inside, and most importantly YOU, can be negatively affected by high humidity.  Today, Andy discusses the main problems associated with hot and humid days, then gives some ways to combat those issues to keep our homes running at tip top shape.   

Many of our listeners and clients....and about 100,000 other people around the world...tuned in to the Toxic Home Transformation last month and heard tip and tricks about healthy home living from over 30 international experts.  Our own Andy Pace was one of those experts, so he shares a little bit of his thoughts about this monumental summit and what this could mean for our industry.  Plus, we answ...

Today's episode is kind of a grab-bag, mail-bag show, where we tackle some questions from our audience.  First off, if you think you have an IAQ problem, where should I start?? Jay Watts has a segment on how to approach a landlord if you need to rent an apartment, but you have chemical sensitivities.  Then finally, we discuss my 4 recommendations to ward off mold in a new home or remodeling projec...

Andy Pace has been a healthy home materials consultant for many years and has worked with thousands of satisfied clients all over the world.  But every project...every client, is different.  How much time is needed for the typical consulting appointment?  What kind of questions do you need to be prepared to answer?  Andy spends this episode getting your ready for working with him or anybody else o...

VERY short episode this week, as I am speaking at an online event called the Toxic Home Transformation and Im inviting you to sign up and listen for free!  Go to www.degreeofgreen.com/tht  to sign up and hear from over 30 healthy living experts about creating a toxin free home.  I have the premier slot as the final speaker on Sunday, July 1, so please sign up and enjoy!!

With someone suffering from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities, formaldehyde release can be extremely dangerous and trigger may reactions. My company is the North American exclusive importer of a test system from Japan that can pinpoint the exact surface in a home that is releasing formaldehyde.  The Formaldehyde Release Attenuation Test (FRAT) saves hundreds of hours and thousands of do...

Air pollution kills 2 million people every year, according to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Research Letters. We see one story after another, warning that our cell phones are poisoning us. Those two instances alone are enough to make you want to hole up in a plastic bubble. But what can we really do to get some relief? This is where a healthy home sanctuary comes in. When we sa...

With a career that spans almost 30 years…most of which in the healthy home realm…Ive pretty much seen it all.  Ive worked with close to 20,000 people around the world who either suffer from severe sensitivities, have allergies and asthma, have kids with Autism or just have a deep desire to live in a healthy home. Without hesitation, I can tell you that the number one question I get is "what can I...

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Episode 104 deals specifically with the difficulties that consumers fade when trying to purchase building and remodeling materials that are healthy, because most retailers dont know how to explain the difference between green and healthy.  We also discuss the consumer educational program called Degree of Green and how it helps homeowners decide which materials to look for, based on their own perso...

Today's episode is 100% Q&A from email and our Speakpipe web messaging off our Degeeofgreen.com site.  Questions this episode deals with the toxicity of paints, concrete, drywall and more.   Please feel free to leave us a question or message at:  https://www.speakpipe.com/DegreeOfGreen Listeners questions that get used on the air will receive a $100 gift card from one of our trusted sponsors or pa...

Kitchen and bath projects are pretty much our #1 topic when we open up the mail bag, so this week we dive in and answer some of those questions.  Joining us this week is Ryan Sternagel, from the Stern Method...formally, My Kid Cures Cancer.  Ryan and his wife Teddy are constructing a model healthy home and are documenting the entire process for their podcast followers.  Andy Pace has been selected...

This episode deals with the nitty gritty details of what a VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) really is and why we even need to care.  Of the 88,000 chemicals used in consumer goods, only a fraction are classified as regulated VOC's and many of these are completely harmless.  Andy gives his breakdown of this issue and also spends some time answering questions from the mailbag.

When it comes to creating healthy home, choosing materials for everything you see and touch in the home is the most crucial start.  Floors, walls, cabinetry, etc.  75% of the off gassing that can occur in the home is attributed to these areas, so Jay and I have a discussion about what products to look at to make the home as healthy as possible.  

As an indoor air quality specialist with over 25 years of experience, I get calls regularly from clients worldwide who are trying fix a serious problem in their homes that was caused by bad advice from so called "experts".  While the internet is full of information, one must realize that at least half of that information is erroneous at best and possibly severely dangerous for this with depressed...

We know that the only way to effectively eliminate toxic off gassing is to remove the source of the pollutant. In many cases, however, this just isn't possible. So, we have developed a easy to follow program on how to seal the most common materials in the home, using various products from AFM Safecoat.  

As an advocate for creating a healthy sanctuary in the home to help detox and restore the body during the night, I find it useful to provide manufactures and materials that one can get right now to build that healthy space.  Wall treatments, flooring, mattresses..even an infrared sauna.  All of these materials have been properly vetted by some of the most severely chemically sensitive clients we h...

Home builders today have many green building certification programs to choose from when they decide to offer this to their potential clients.  Since the 1990's, dozens of programs have been developed to help guide the way, but only a handful have emerged to become the clear leaders.   This episode deals with the most well known programs, along with some relatively unknown guidelines and will help...

Non Toxic Environments is a weekly podcast dedicated to discussion and education of home health and human wellness.  This episode is simply an introduction to the co-host of NTE, Jay Watts, and the path he took in business and life to get to this point. 

Non Toxic Environments is a weekly podcast dedicated to discussion and education of home health and human wellness. This quick take episode is a short piece on choosing the best insulation for your home, based on health and effectiveness.  

Non Toxic Environments is a weekly podcast dedicated to discussion and education of home health and human wellness.  This episode deals with the steps needed to find, retain and educate a contractor, especially if you have chemical sensitivities, specific allergies or special requirements.