GET THE FACTS ~ Healing Homes Guru

simple ‘Aspirational Statement’ which very much reflects my own Mission (as given on my Home Page) and my own wishes for my healthy home development work:  HBN Mission: To advance human and environmental health by improving hazardous chemical transparency and inspiring product innovation;  HBN Values: Collaboration, Equity, Excellence, Independence, Innovation, Transparency, Trust, Science-Based; and  HBN ‘Know Better’ Aspirational Statement: When we know better, we can build a world where human health takes priority over toxics, and chemicals of concern are simply eliminated from our products. We will create a world where all people, and the planet, thrive. When we know better, we do better. Two absolute “Must Bookmark” pages from HBN are their Transformation Targets page and their Hazards Spectrum page. Both contain critical information for those making decisions about what products to specify in any home building project. Pharos is a database founded and maintained by the Healthy Building Network. As I mention above, HBN’s goal is to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals and improve the inherent safety of materials and products. Pharos is the most comprehensive database that I know of that assesses the human and environmental health hazards of chemicals and building materials. Through its Common Product Profiles and various other data sources, users can investigate the health hazards posed by generic, non-manufacturer-specific products like “Drywall Joint Compound” or “Cork Flooring” or “Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation.” HBN then uses these profiles to provide building product guidance on their sister website ‘HomeFree’. Parts of Pharos are free to use and other parts require a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual fee. Users without a paid subscription can access the Pharos Discussion Board and get limited building product content information under the Common Product Profiles I mention above. Pharos

Two additional absolute “Must Bookmark” pages: