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Did you know that indoor air pollution can be as bad as or worse than outdoor air pollution? From off-gassing chemicals in paints to mold and dust, the contaminated air inside our homes and offices negatively impacts our...

That stuff you use to get ready in the morning? It could be as bad for your health and the planet as car pollution. A new study shows that half of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in our air come from products like shampoo,...

The design for Homegrown Trailers’ sustainable travel trailer began when co-founder Corey Weathers struggled to find a camper that was not only functional, but also green and beautiful as well...

The design for Homegrown Trailers’ sustainable travel trailer began when co-founder Corey Weathers struggled to find a camper that was not only functional, but also green and beautiful as well...

Houseplants do a superb job at removing the hidden toxins lurking in the home. Those toxins, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), can be found in many common household items from paints to floor wax. ProFlowers...

How clean is the air in your home? Although you might not be aware of them, it's possible that many pollutants are swirling around your living space and affecting your health...

Feeling good in our homes or offices isn't just a matter of having a beautiful space: No matter how fabulous your furnishings, a poorly designed indoor environment can literally make you sick...

Image via Wikimedia Commons/Jensbn Fungus might ruin your bread but its invasive nature could also lead to a new source of renewable energy. Scientists at Montana State University made a surprising discovery while conducting...

Bart Everett / Shutterstock.com Los Angeles can be a pedestrian’s nightmare with its sprawling highways and eternal traffic jams. But if you think it’s bad today, think about what it must have been like in the...

Today the EPA finally introduced long-delayed regulations requiring natural gas companies to utilize technologies that reduce or eliminate the emission of smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCS) from fracking...

At Metaefficient, we feature many green products because they are non-toxic. For example, how can a paint be considered “efficient” if it leaks toxic substances into your home the next year? According to the EPA,...

With increased knowledge of environmental and health concerns comes an ever-expanding array of environmentally-friendly products aimed at giving today’s consumers healthy choices in just about every venue...