Green pvc safety Questions

Sorry to say, but I have vinyl tiles on my finished basement floor. What is the healthiest way to deal with them?

— Melanie Roman Sandy Hook, CT

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

A Kitchen That Works LLC

May 18, 2011

Is using PVC pipe for the main water line from the meter to our home unhealthy?

— Shelly M Simi Valley, CA

Answered by Bill Bradbury on July 18, 2011

Sorry to say, but I have vinyl tiles on my finished basement floor. What is the healthiest way to deal with them?

— Melanie Roman Sandy Hook, CT

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on May 18, 2011

What are the rules for "green" bathroom accessories such as grab bars and shower rods?

— Larry Fox Chandler, AZ

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 13, 2011

Vinyl railings -- How green are they, or can they be?

— Drew Hyde Salt Lake City, UT

Answered by Rick Goyette on February 10, 2011

Can you give me information on Naturcor vinyl sheet flooring?

— Elaine Gaines Blacksburg, VA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on August 16, 2010

We are considering buying vinyl flooring with Scotchgard by 3M. Is it safe?

— Lorraine Somerdale, NJ

Answered by David Bergman on August 16, 2010

Carpenters are sawing house vinyl siding with PVC outside and the "dust" from it is blowing around. Does this pose a health risk?

— Jane Crosby Newton Center, MA

Answered by Gennaro Brooks-Church on June 21, 2010

Are there any nontoxic, non-offgassing replacement windows available? Also, how does one identify nontoxic sheetrock in stores?

— jean roper Newton Highlands, MA

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 6, 2010

I am considering replacing aluminum windows and have heard that vinyl can offgas forever. Is this true?

— Cyndi Holcombe Coronado, CA

Answered by Alex Georgiou on March 4, 2010

How do I get rid of the chemical smell of vinyl and plastics?

— Cat Vandergrift, PA

Answered by Danny Kelly on March 2, 2010

 

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