It s aimed to help local residents and remodelers use healthy and environment-friendly techniques and products. Guarding what you breathe Boulderites are careful about what they eat and drink. It s just as important to be aware of what you breathe. Indoor air quality has become a major concern to the public health community. Respiratory disease has increased 48 percent in the last decade.
Children are especially prone to problems related to indoor air contaminants.
Today, there are many products used in construction that can have adverse effects on your health and the health of your family. For example, a variety of commonly used products are manufactured with formaldehyde, a suspected human carcinogen. Cabinets, counter tops, shelving and furniture are made from particleboard that is glued together with formaldehyde that is released into your home s environment for years. Paints and floor finishes also contain chemicals that are not healthy to breathe. Thinking about the future We have grown complacent by the relatively low costs of energy over the last decade.