The Business Environmental Program provides free and confidential environmental management assistance to business and government operations in Nevada. The Program specializes in cost effective strategies to reduce hazardous materials and waste generation, conserve water and energy, minimize air emissions, and maintain compliance with environmental requirements. The program provides training, on-site consultation, assistance over the phone and through its website and publications.
Report No. LBNL-47627: Sources of formaldehyde, other aldehydes and terpenes in a new manufactured house. Accepted for publication, Indoor Air.
Formaldehyde Certification of Composite Wood Products
Formaldehyde Emissions and Exemptions
Alternative Resin Binders for Particleboard, Medium Density Fiberboard and Wheatboard
Low Toxicity Wood preservatives
List of Certified Composite Wood Product Suppliers
Hard Surface Flooring and Flooring Adhesives – Floor Score Certified
Green Label and Green Label Plus Carpets, Adhesives and Padding
No or Low VOC Paints, Finishes and Adhesives
Fact Sheet on California 0135 IAQ testing program
Toxic Chemicals in Building Materials
Low VOC Building Products Guide
Toxic Use Reduction Institute (TURI) – University of Massachusetts Hazardous Building Products and Alternatives Summary.
PVC Free Building materials
Green Products: Use the product list in the left hand toolbar to find green products.
EPA Radon Zones for Nevada: The purpose of this map is to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radon-resistant building codes. This map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in a given zone should be tested for radon. Homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three zones. All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location.
Radon Control Methods This appendix contains requirements for new construction in jurisdictions where radon-resistance construction is required.
Reducing Radon When Building a New Home
There are effective and cost-efficient steps to take during the initial construction of a home that significantly reduce the potential for high levels of radon. Many builders routinely include these features in some of their homes.
Green Seal Certified Windows and Doors
Indoor Air Quality Emission Simulation Tool (IA-QUEST) Version 1.1: The software consists of two parts: database and simulation. The database provides information regarding the emission (“off-gassing”) of 90 “Target” volatile organic compounds (VOCs), “Abundant” VOCs and TVOC (total VOC) from 69 building materials commonly used in Canada.
Ventilation-related Standards: Currently ASHRAE Standard 62 on Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality is being revised. Click here to view a power point presentation given by Max Sherman on ASHRAE Standard 62
Water Science
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