Healthy Spaces

Healthy Spaces

Learn the basics of sustainable cleaning - from green products to indoor air quality - to create a healthy home.

  • Know the dangers lurking in your kitchen: Infographic

    Mon, Feb 20, 2012 6:25 PM

    From knives to fires to other disasters, there are plenty of ways to get in trouble in your kitchen.

  • Coffee grounds

    Retrofitted coffee grounds can absorb toxic gases

    Thu, Feb 16, 2012 11:38 PM by Katherine Tweed, InnovationNewsDaily

    While the coffee grounds compound was successful in eliminating odors and gases, it would take a large amount of grounds to be useful.

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  • Elderly woman

    Air pollution linked to cognitive decline in older women

    Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds link between high levels of air pollution and cognitive decline in older women.

  • Cigarette in an ash tray

    Public bans mean smokers also light up less at home

    Mon, Feb 13, 2012 7:07 PM by Kate Kelland, Reuters

    Home smoking bans occurred when the smoker planned to quit, there was a childbirth, or the smoker has voiced support for a public ban.

  • Watch: Whose Air Is It Anyway?

    Fri, Feb 10, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Watch these Repower America members show their support for the Clean Air Act and get inspired to fight for your right to breathe!

  • Scooters sit in a hallway for use by employees for Google

    7 companies with unique employee health benefits

    Thu, Feb 02, 2012 3:14 PM by Clint Williams

    We've tracked down companies with some of the most unique and offbeat employee health perks. Did your employer make the list?

  • Julianne Moore tells politicians: We want clean air

    Thu, Feb 02, 2012 1:23 PM

    Video: Actress releases a new video calling on parents to join the fight against air pollution.

  • child stands in front of clean window on left, dirty window on right

    How to clean glass with black tea

    Wed, Jan 25, 2012 5:28 PM by Networx.com

    What can tea not do? We tested it as a DIY glass cleaner and got great results. How do you use tea around the house?

  • Household chemicals can decrease a child's immunity

    Wed, Jan 25, 2012 10:14 AM

    Video: Harvard researchers found exposure to common chemicals called PFCs may lower the number of antibodies in a child’s body.

  • What are the germiest places kids go and what can I do about it?

    Fri, Jan 20, 2012 10:28 AM by Chanie Kirschner

    Since it wouldn't be cool to make your kids wear hazmat suits, here's what you need to know about the germs they encounter.

  • Sick of work? New research suggests office environments more toxic than we thought

    Fri, Jan 20, 2012 10:00 AM by Starre Vartan

    Office air contains hazardous chemicals that show up in workers' blood.

  • Man rubbing his eyes

    Want to save your eyes? Change your light bulbs

    Wed, Jan 18, 2012 4:44 PM by Rodale News

    'Cool' or 'bright white' fluorescents emit UV light equal to or stronger than that from sunlight, and is capable of causing 'irreparable damage to the eye.'

  • Throw out the conventional and toxic cleaners

    How to transition to green cleaning

    Wed, Jan 18, 2012 3:19 PM by Starre Vartan

    We've got tips on how to move smoothly from conventional cleaners to the eco-friendly kind.

  • Pirates!

    Leprosy charity slams Hugh Grant's 'Pirates' film

    Wed, Jan 18, 2012 12:28 PM by Michael d'Estries

    The Leprosy Mission says new trailer for the film is insensitive to those suffering from the disease.

  • UCLA

    University of California announces campus-wide smoking ban

    Mon, Jan 16, 2012 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    All University of California campuses will be smoke-free within the next 2 years.

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