Midwest Eco-Design - Your home for eco-friendly construction, remodeling & housing choices including prefrabricated homes, cabins and other sustainable material choices.

To achieve an EPA zero-VOC rating, paint must have fewer than 5 grams per liter.  For a low-VOC rating, paint must contain 5 to 250 grams per liter for latext paint, or 380 for allkyd (oil-based) paints.
In addition to the federal government, private-sector building and trade groups have started certifying products.  For paints, look for [...]

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Environmentally friendly wood treatments and preservatives can be applied at the factory.  These treatments can circumvent the need for mold and termite protection on-site.

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The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity today announced the national expansion of Partners in Sustainable Building, a $30 million building program dedicated to greening more than 5,000 Habitat homes across the country.
In celebration of the program, The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity are sharing some quick tips that everyone can use [...]

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