Low Tox Life 441. Sick Buildings make people sick: Changing the air with Michael Rubino
Clean air is something we think more about in the context of pollution from cars and factories, but in the low tox community we know it to also include pollution from synthetic fragrance, VOCs, excess carbon dioxide and of course, mould.
In the built environment mould can become excessive in the indoor environment due to either humidity, poor builds, waterproofing failures, water leaks, flooding, materials that easily decompose in humid climates, trapped moisture under interior material choices…
After today’s show you will know more about:
- What some of the major players are in homes becoming sick and making us sick.
- Stories where people are experiencing horrendous things before they find out their ailments and surgeries are due to mold in their homes.
- Progress being made in public military housing in the USA.
- Growing the conversation of modern building “success” beyond energy efficiency
- How mold is prime for having its moment, following the footsteps of lead and asbestos before it.
- How a brand new home can already be contaminated with mold
- How to better build and maintain home - material and climate considerations.
- How we can build a health-utopia - healthy homes and people! Learn Michael’s “utopia wish list”.
I hope you get as much value out of the show as I always get speaking with Michael. To hear more shows we’ve done on mold, learn my story and find resources for support, head to https://www.lowtoxlife.com/so-you-think-youve-got-mould/
Alexx Stuart, your host.
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