for the Calgary Herald
• Publishing date: May 8, 2020
These days, people are ripping through household disinfectant at record speed because a clean house is a healthy house. Daily sanitization aside, the true foundation of health and wellness in the home lies in how it was built and with what materials.
From the beams behind walls to the paint and floor coverings, toxins and chemicals in the synthetic materials that builders use affect indoor air quality. Those new home builders who choose materials that are good for the planet are doing human beings a favour, too.