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not made from paper at all, but from a malleable plastic called polyvinyl chloride (FVC), which generates several known carcinogens, including dioxin, during its production.
One green alternative is Sherwin-Williams’ non-vinyl Easychange brand. Made from paper, it requires no special solvents or adhesives to install, and is stocked in a variety of designs and styles. Another good choice is Pallas Textiles’ DialTbnes line, made from discarded phone-books.
Also, Environmental Home Center makes its own Innovations brand, which is made from nontoxic polyester and wood pulp, using water-based inks completely free of heavy metals.
In the paints category, there are now many non-toxic or lowVQC offerings, including AFM Safecoat, Livos, BioShield, Yolo and Olivetti. GreenHome.com stocks many of these, and mainstream paint dealers may carry eco-friendly paints from more familiar names, like Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams.
Remodelers beware, though: changing out your flooring and wall coverings won’t banish chemical irritants entirely.
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