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Guidance from the Green Science Policy Institute on specifying healthier insulation, including research on flame retardants.

A variety of chemical substances used in plastic production may be released throughout the entire life cycle of the plastic, posing risks to human health, the environment, and recycling systems. Only a limited number of these substances have been widely studied. 

This article from Helene Wiesinger, Zhanyun Wang and Stefanie Hellweg systematically investigates plastic monomers, additives, and processing aids on the global market based on a review of 63 industrial, scientific, and regulatory data sources. In total, it identifies more than 10,000 relevant substances and categorizes them based on substance types, use patterns, and hazard classifications wherever possible. 

Healthy Building Network Guidance on selecting a safer sealant product.

Healthy Building Network Product Guidance on selecting a safer paint.

Flooring Product Guidance from the Healthy Building Network, to assist with selecting a safer product.

Product guidance on insulation from the Healthy Building Network, to support finding safer products.

Guidance from the Healthy Building Network on selecting safer products for interior furniture and fittings.  The guidance looks at wood and composite materials, including glues and resins contained with these products.

Guidance from the Healthy Building Network on selecting a safer roofing product.