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Low Volume Odor Chemicals
Low Volatile Organic Compounds
Low Ventilation Oxidant Chloride
Low Vascular Obsolete Compounds
15%
25%
45%
60%
$543
$1070
$1430
$2000
23
47
62
71
Asbestos
Radiation in countertops
Poor indoor air quality
Lack of water temperature control
Oven
Dishwasher
Stove
Refrigerator
Once every other week
Once every three months
Twice a year
Once a year
$30
$75
$120
$180
True
False
True
False
Use the dishwasher or laundry when it’s completely full- they operate most efficiently when full.
Fill the dishwasher or laundry washer only half full, so that the dishes/clothing can have maximum cleansing for each load.
Have the refrigerator and freezer side-by-side
Have the freezer on top and refrigerator on bottom
It doesn’t matter- most updated models are energy efficient
True
False
90
100
120
130
21 to 24
30 to 33
37 to 40
40 to 43
Laminate
Bamboo
Cork
Oak
Save them- the paint can be used for a different project in the future
Reuse them- You can recycle the containers by using them to store materials
Dispose them- The containers are considered hazardous waste and can over time affect the air quality in their storage area