In our continuing quest to creat non toxic and healthy environments, we have hit many brick walls and manufacturers that do not agree with our standards. When a manufacturer boasts about having "green" elements to their product lines, as a designer you must ask for the documentation. Green is in. Green sells. We all know this by buying organic foods and later
finding out that it is not.
Going beyond Green to Healthy gives even more credence to the quest.
We are keeping information organized to share with designers as we develope
training manuals and training courses to help other designers learn about healthy
design. The industry will change slowly if we demand it as professionals. Our clients
need to be educated by us to know that products that will not hurt their familes are out
there.
Doing the research for Healthy Interior Products takes alot of time and determination.
When I am ignored when asking for test data, the manufacturer is put on notice.
Claims of non toxic ingredients are always backed up with certified testing data, and
it must be provided for products to be specified.
The US is behind other countries in demanding non toxic materials. Designers need
to make the difference in this effort. Demand non toxic materials for your clients.
It may not save our world.. but it may save your little corner of it.
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