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Factsheet with UNEP tools to address lead in paint

The mission of the Chemical Footprint Project is to transform global chemical use by measuring and disclosing data on business progress to safer chemicals. It provides a tool for benchmarking companies as they select safer alternatives and reduce their use of chemicals of high concern. CFP provides guidance on chemical footprinting, which is the process of benchmarking progress away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. 

Plastic is one of the most used materials for consumer goods, packaging and as building material. The use of plastics in the building sector is greatly influenced by current megatrends: climate change, pollution, demography and urbanisation, need for resilience, health, as well as affordable housing and shelter with its regional implications.

Links to Chemical Inventories and Chemical Notifications in countries where these are in place.

This site is a useful introduction to chemicals in building products. It lists the most commonly found hazardous chemicals in certain building products and the associated health risks.

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.