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HBN | March 2021 | Newsletter
In the COVID-19 era, the building products industry has seen a notable increase in demand for materials containing antimicrobials. Antimicrobials, however, are typically not added to products to protect people from harm. Healthy Building Network partnered with others in the building products sector, the architecture and design community, and experts in academia to draft a joint statement clarifying what we know and don’t know about antimicrobials in building products, and calling for more research, transparency, and truth in advertising.
HBN | February 2021 | Newsletter
Using products that contain recycled content can be a great way to reduce environmental impacts and support a circular economy by keeping still-useful materials out of landfills and avoiding the impacts of manufacturing virgin materials. Unfortunately, some recycled materials contain toxic chemicals that come along for the ride when incorporated into new products.
HBN | February 2021 | Newsletter
HBN is thrilled to welcome Cassidy Clarity as our new Materials Researcher! Cassidy will work with our research team to better understand what chemicals are used in the manufacturing of building materials and the impacts these chemicals have on human health and the environment.
HBN | February 2021 | Newsletter
The Biden Administration has an opportunity to advance embodied carbon initiatives in a manner consistent with environmental justice principles. Central to this is a simple philosophy: It’s not “green” if it is not green and healthy for all.
HBN | January 2021 | Newsletter
While the broad effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are far from over, the new year allows us a chance to reflect on what’s ahead and focus on how we can Know Better and Do Better in 2021. If you’re looking for ways to incorporate healthy materials into your resolutions for this year, consider these five resolutions based on HBN’s research advancements over the past year.
HBN | January 2021 | Newsletter
HBN is excited to share that our colleagues at ChemFORWARD are announcing the launch of their Beauty and Personal Care platform, Backed by the power of HBN’s Pharos database.
HBN | January 2021 | Newsletter
HBN is proud to be an information partner for Silent Spring’s Detox Me app! The app provides a straightforward clean lifestyle guide that walks you through simple, research-based tips on how to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals where you live, work, and play.
HBN | January 2021 | Newsletter
HBN is excited to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: Dr. Ami Zota, MyDzung T. Chu, and Carolyn Fine Friedman. As we move from our first 20 years to our next, our board will be critical partners to help us grow, adapt, and turn vision into reality.
HBN | November 2020 | Newsletter
Enterprise Community Partners recently announced that the new 2020 Green Communities Criteria are now in effect. HBN has created a resource to help you achieve the updated healthier materials requirements.
HBN | November 2020 | Newsletter
Healthy Building Network is excited to welcome a cohort of new affordable housing professionals to our HomeFree advisory committee, the HomeFree Champions! Learn how these industry leaders help shape our work by creating, testing, and disseminating better practices and building product solutions that are affordable, healthy, and effective.
