Mold: GLRPPR Sector Resources

News: Archives of GLRPPR webinars now available

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:06:12 GMT

Archived webinars and related information are now available on GLRPPR's Conferences & Webinars page.

News: IL: Applications now being accepted for 2011 Illinois Governor's Sustainability Awards

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:13:01 GMT

ISTC is now accepting applications for the 2011 Governor's Sustainability Awards. The application deadline is May 27, 2011.

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Resource: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:52:22 GMT

This publication is the World Health Organization's (WHO) first guidelines on indoor air quality, addressing dampness and mold. They are the result of a rigorous two-year review of the currently available science by 36 leading experts worldwide, coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The authors conclude that occupants of damp or moldy buildings, both private and public, have up to a 75% greater risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma. The guidelines recommend the prevention or remediation of dampness- and mold-related problems to significantly reduce harm to health. The book is the first in a series of WHO guidelines on indoor air quality. They are intended for worldwide use, to protect health under various environmental, social and economic conditions. Future publications addressing selected chemicals and combustion products are being prepared. Together, the guidelines will comprise the first-ever comprehensive evidence-based recommendations to tackle indoor air pollution, one of the major causes of death and disease worldwide. (PDF Format; Length: 248 pages)

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News: WHO Publishes First Indoor Air Quality Guidelines on Dampness and Mold

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:40:40 GMT

Today, WHO publishes its first guidelines on indoor air quality, addressing dampness and mould. (1) They are the result of a rigorous two-year review of the currently available science by 36 leading experts worldwide, coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The authors conclude that occupants of damp or mouldy buildings, both private and public, have up to a 75% greater risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma. The guidelines recommend the prevention or remediation of dampness- and mould-related problems to significantly reduce harm to health.

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News: NPPR Accepting MVP2 Award Nominations

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:17:47 GMT

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) is now accepting nomination applications for the 2009 MVP2 Awards! The applications are due Wednesday July 1, 2009. The MVP2 Awards are awarded in four categories: MVP2 Project/Program Awards, Best P2 Publication Awards, P2 Champion, and P2 Volunteer of the Year Award. Winners will be notified in August 2009. The awards will be presented during P2 week in September.

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News: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Pollution Prevention Week 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:52:36 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to join organizations throughout the nation in celebrating National Pollution Prevention Week, September 15-21, 2008. Pollution Prevention or P2 means not creating pollution in the first place. P2 focuses on reducing waste at its source, reusing what can't be reduced and recycling what otherwise would be thrown away! The keys to Pollution Prevention are the three R's -- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

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Resource: Building Minds, Minding Buildings

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:44:42 GMT

Rodent and roach infestation, mice droppings, mold that has caused mushrooms to grow, asbestos, extreme heat or cold in classrooms, severe overcrowding, and nonfunctional bathrooms are just some examples of the appalling physical conditions found in thousands of our nation's public schools, a American Federation of Teachers (AFT) report revealed. These conditions are adversely affecting millions of students and school staff -- and potentially every student and school employee who walks through the doors of our public schools. The research is unequivocal: Poor building conditions are a serious threat to the health and academic performance of students. Achievement is significantly lower in schools with poor conditions, studies show. Likewise, asthma induced by mold and other indoor air quality problems is an increasingly prevalent school health issue and a major contributor to student and staff absenteeism. Things don't have to be this way. Schools can be modernized or built from scratch using proven, cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions. Many schools already are meeting these high standards, serving as models to others. The AFT believes that healthy, well-maintained schools that are conducive to learning cannot be reserved for select communities; they must be part of the academic agenda for every American student. This 28-page PDF contains an introduction, the problem, the consequences, the elements, recommendations and a conclusion.

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Resource: Brown Study Finds Link Between Depression and Household Mold

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:22:35 GMT

A groundbreaking public health study has found a connection between damp, moldy homes and depression. The study, led by Brown University epidemiologist Edmond Shenassa, is the largest investigation of an association between mold and mood and is the first such investigation conducted outside the United Kingdom. (Press Release from Brown University)

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Resource: Appliance Industry Joins Energy, Water Efficiency Organizations to Announce Agreement for New Minimum Efficiency Standards, Updated ENERGY STAR Levels, and Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits

Fri, 04 May 2007 15:20:39 GMT

Major home appliance manufacturers, their trade organization, and a nationwide coalition of energy and water efficiency supporters have announced an historic agreement that will establish new mandatory federal energy and water efficiency standards, recommendations for new ENERGY STAR levels, and manufacturer tax credits for the production of super-efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers. The agreement, which seeks legislation for appliance efficiency standards and tax credits, represents significant energy and water savings for U.S. consumers. Key features of the agreement include:

The first-ever national minimum water efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers.
Required DOE rulemakings to determine new minimum efficiency standards for refrigerators and clothes washers; they must be completed no later than December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
Aggressive production tax credits to spur market share growth for the most energy-efficient refrigerators, residential and commercial clothes washers, residential dishwashers, and dehumidifiers.
Recommendations for revised ENERGY STAR levels, including water efficiency for residential and commercial clothes washers and dishwashers.

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Resource: U.S. EPA: Human Health Research Program

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:57:59 GMT

EPA's Human Health Research Program offers this Web site on the latest information on its research to protect public health. The program's science looks at such questions as why some people are more sensitive to pollution and how exposure to chemicals affects people's health. The site is designed for the general public as well as for the scientific community. The site provides easy access to research and results on methods, tools, and data needed to improve risk assessments to protect the public. Visitors to the site will find an overview of the research, information on how research has contributed to decision making, resource materials available in journal publications and reports, and a listing of meetings and conferences.

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