The Green Revolution

1. What is ‘Eco-Friendly Furniture’?

Qualified “green furniture” should cover the following meaning:

• The furniture is manufactured using environmentally-friendly materials or non-polluting materials.
• Furniture manufacturing process will not release any hazardous pollution or cause poor health condition.
• Parts of the furniture can be easily detach and install to assist disposal and recycling.

What are the differences between eco-friendly paints and normal paints?
There is high possibility that faux eco-friendly paint contain formaldehyde and benzene. Chronic inhalation or direct touch on the skin will lead to irritation, anaemia and infertility. Eco-friendly paint has far less harmful gas emissions and health damaged to human body will not happen.

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What are the ways to maintain a green home?
Maintaining a green home is not difficult by using plants to get rid of air pollution. According to experts, every 20 square meters should have a large potted plant to hone air circulation. With the Greenman’s guide to green living, learn how to build your own green home using water-saving tips and biodegradable products will help avoid pollution in the most eco-friendly way.

Find out more: Greenman Tiny Home

2. Recognize Green!

The “Green Building” refers to eco-friendly construction materials that maintain sustainable environment and contains no harmful chemicals which might badly affect the eco-system. Malaysia Architects Institution (PAM) and Associating of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) are collaborating for green building index. The green building rating system will be awarded based on sic criteria which are energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainable site planning and management, material and resources, water efficiency and innovation.

Find out more: Malaysia Architects Institution (PAM) & Associating of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)