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HBN | October 2019 | Newsletter
HBN will share research and offer guidance in Atlanta next month at GreenBuild 2019. Founder and Board President Bill Walsh and Chief Research Officer Teresa McGrath will participate in two panel presentations offering solutions from HBN’s research, the Optimize Recycling Series.
HBN | October 2019 | Newsletter
Imagine a More Sustainable World
A world where the spaces in which we live, work, and play help us breathe easy, think clearly and feel more creative. Communities where all children thrive in schools, playgrounds and homes free of chemicals that harm developing bodies and minds. Factories and job sites that prioritize health and safety. An environment where the air is fresh, soil is rich, and oceans are crystal clear. A future when our collective health soars because of safer products.
It is possible. And it can start with you.
HBN | September 2019 | Newsletter
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but what about “you are what you’re exposed to”? We come in contact with a variety of chemicals every single day, from the shampoo we use, to the paint on our walls. So how do we describe the load of chemicals in our body? A term called body burden. HBN’s Chief Research Officer explores her body burden and the choices she makes everyday that influences it.
HBN | September 2019 | Newsletter
Join HBN at NZ19 in Los Angeles, the largest annual green building event in California. HBN will exhibit, and Founder & Board President Bill Walsh will present a “Zed Innovation” talk, titled: Insulation Intersectionality: Strategies for Addressing High GWP & Toxic Chemicals in Insulation.
HBN | September 2019 | Newsletter
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced Sept. 17 that it will phase out the sale of all carpets and rugs containing PFAS chemicals, expanding the reach of its Chemical Strategy adopted in 2017. The company said it will stop purchasing for distribution in the U.S., Canada and online, any carpets or rugs containing PFAS chemicals by the end of 2019. The new policy has important implications beyond reducing the use of these chemicals, which are associated with serious health harm and last virtually forever in the environment.
HBN | August 2019 | Newsletter
Wondering what makes building materials a public health issue? The word equity plays a big role! Equity and buildings seem worlds apart, but Healthy Building Network is changing that paradigm through research, education, and our HomeFree initiative.
HBN | August 2019 | Newsletter
Healthy Building Network is thrilled to announce the addition of two new staff. Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Howard, as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, and Erica Chung as our Health Educator.
HBN | August 2019 | Newsletter
A new video introducing Healthy Building Network as this year’s American Society for Interior Design’s Design For Humanity Award winner highlights HBN’s 20-year commitment to environmental health and justice.
HBN | August 2019 | Newsletter
Join the International Living Future Institute for the fifth Living Product Expo this October 8 – 10 in Nashville, TN. You’ll connect with 700+ leaders in sustainable design, healthy materials, interior design, and health & wellness.
HBN | July 2019 | Newsletter
Each year arrives with seemingly more rules and regulations for building design and construction, leaving little to no room or incentive to consider incorporating the concept of “health” into buildings. Suzanne Drake, a Project Designer for WRNS Studio, provides five easy steps for applying healthier materials to projects. As a long-time champion of healthy materials, she bridges the gap between creating beautiful, functional spaces, and those that are healthy. Check out the article to learn more about concrete steps you can take to promote healthy, thriving spaces.
https://workdesign.com/2019/06/Busing-healthier-materials-from-selection-to-installation/
