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WebHabitable activates science to reimagine the materials economy so we can rebalance the health of humans and our planet. There are many threats facing our planet, from climate change to chemical pollution. Out of the 9 planetary boundaries that we must stay within to survive and thrive, we’ve crossed the threshold for 6 of them.

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About Habitable Celebrating Two Decades of Impact with …

WebLearn about Habitable's journey over the past two decades on the About page. Discover our commitment to planetary health and sustainability through innovative solutions and impactful partnerships. Explore our milestones and meet the faces behind Habitable, including our dedicated team and guiding board members.

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The Impact of Material Choices Habitable

WebPreterm birth is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes including increase in disability as young adults.6. Orthophthalates are sometimes called “everywhere chemicals” because they are so common in household products. With respect to building products, up until recently orthophthalates were prevalent in vinyl flooring.

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Resources for Enterprise Green Communities Criteria

WebIdentify products that meet the different levels of optimization by using our Quick Guide to Optimization, where we show you what information to look out for and where you can find it, including links to disclosure and certification databases.. A limited number of products are currently certified. When certified products are not an option, avoid key chemicals of …

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Informed Product Guidance

WebBuild your knowledge of healthier products by digging into our research, translated into easy to understand guidance. The intuitive red-to-green color ranking compiles decades of comprehensive research about the health impacts of chemicals on building occupants, fenceline communities, and workers throughout the product life cycle.

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Our Solutions Habitable Paving the Path to Planetary Health

WebExplore Habitable's solutions for addressing the crisis in our materials economy and advancing planetary health on the Our Solutions page. Discover how our tools, including Chemical Guidance and Product Guidance, empower you to make positive change today by selecting healthier alternatives. Learn about our partnerships with organizations like …

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Living Building Challenge 4.0

WebLiving Building Red List 4.0. This list is part of the Living Building Challenge (LBC) developed by Cascadia Green Building Pharos is a tool to help scientists, researchers, and product innovators identify problematic chemicals and collaborate to find safer alternatives.

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Reduce Health Hazards, Improve Feedstock Quality Habitable

WebTo Increase The Use Of Recycled Content In Building Products: Reduce Health Hazards and Improve Feedstock Quality. The recycling industry has made significant strides toward a closed loop material system in which the materials that make up new products today will become the raw material used to manufacture products in the future.

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Potable Water Piping Product Guidance

WebPotable Water Piping Product Guidance. Use the red-to-green product guidance below to select safer product types by avoiding those in red and preferring yellow and green, which are safer for occupants, fenceline communities, and workers. When choosing potable water pipes: Prefer copper pipes installed without solders, fluxes, or …

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Embodied Carbon and Material Health in Insulation Habitable

Webby Habitable. Published in 2023. HBN and Perkins&Will have released a second report aimed at transforming the way project teams select sustainable, low-carbon products. Building on the first report titled “ Embodied Carbon and Material Health in Gypsum Drywall and Flooring ,” a second report investigating the intersection of carbon and

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Flooring Product Guidance

WebFlooring Product Guidance. Use the red-to-green product guidance below to select safer product types by avoiding those in red and preferring yellow and green, which are safer for occupants, fenceline communities, and workers. When choosing flooring materials: Prefer non-vinyl flooring. Avoid fluorinated (PFAS-based) stain or oil repellents.

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How Plastic Can Harm Your Health

WebTests by Consumer Reports found bisphenols and phthalates, chemicals used in plastic, in a wide range of packaged foods, raising concerns due to their potential health effects, including disruptions to the endocrine system and associated health issues. CHECK OUT THIS RESOURCE.

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Flooring Installation Product Guidance

WebWhen choosing flooring installation materials: When feasible, avoid using an adhesive altogether or prefer a peel and stick option. Avoid epoxy and polyurethane adhesives. If using a wet-applied adhesive, prefer those with both low VOC content and emissions.

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Insulation Product Guidance

WebWhen choosing insulation: Prefer products that are based on natural materials, recycled cellulose, or minerals. Good options include cork, wood fiber, sheep’s wool, hemp, and certain fiberglass and mineral wool. Avoid plastic foam insulation, whether board or spray-applied. For board insulation, prefer expanded cork, wood fiber, and unfaced

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Careers Habitable Join Habitable and Transform the Materials …

WebHabitable is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are driven by business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, and we firmly believe in providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age

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Interior Paint Product Guidance

WebUse the red-to-green product guidance below to select safer product types by avoiding those in red and preferring yellow and green, which are safer for occupants, fenceline communities, and workers. When choosing an interior paint: Prefer mineral-based paints like lime or mineral silicate. Look for alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE)- and PFAS-free

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