Sustainable Development in Malaysia

 GREEN OR RISK HOME LIVING

Having our own house is perfect. Many of us dream to have their own stylish and modern homes. So remember everyone, whenever you’re getting a house, ensure it is safe and comfortable. Each and every room and space is important in staging our lives and inspire our future.

Wonder what is the hazardous thing in your home?

•    Paint, Sealant and Plaster: Used widely on wall internal and external, floor, ceiling, stairs, kitchen  and everywhere.
•  Timber/Wood Product: Doors, stairs, flooring and framing are made from timber. Loose furniture and kitchen table top are made from layer of plywood.
•  Cloth: Draperies and table cloth
•  Light fittings: compact fluorescent lamps (CFL)
•  Household detergent:  use widely to clean window, floor, clothes and etc.

Above items release dangerous chemical, toxic and vapor into the air. They are killing us softly. Paint and plaster contain Volatile Organic Compound (VOC).Timber products and cloth contain urea Formaldehyde. There’s mercury powder in CFL. Detergent such as furniture polish made from harmful ingredient.

What we are waiting for? Let’s change.

Use low VOC content paint and sealant - or, use water-based products. Use exterior-grade plywood which is designed to be more resistant to moisture and emit less Formaldehyde. Request from manufacturer that adhesive used is to be made from organic product.

For draperies and table cloth, there is no ‘greener’ version of the products – based on my limited knowledge; the ‘greener’ way is just to avoid it. We can replace draperies with blind, and table cloth with glass-based tabletop. Although LED or light emitting diode does not contain mercury, they may contain lead-based materials.

Lastly, for household detergent, we can replace those harmful detergents with organic product such as salt, vinegar and flour to polish, paper and water to clean window.

Where do you want to be? Green or risk home living?

 Bye...