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A decorating and plastering service for domestic and small business clients.
A recent World Health Organisation scientific assesment on the decorating trade concluded that it was a carcinogenic (ie. cancer contributing) occupation by definition.
'Stop the 21st Century Killing You: Toxic chemicals have invaded our lives—Fight Back!' Dr. Paula Baillee-Hamilton.
That's why Eco-Decorating uses only natural paint products from the most sustainably-responsible companies. None of the paints used contain petro-chemicals, man-made chemicals, known toxins or their derivatives. Hypo-allergenic paints are also available.
An excellent reputation and a growing list of satisfied clients attest to superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. More detailed information regarding the need for Eco-Decorating services are included below.
Call Val on 0151-709 0559 or 0750 305 0807
Our quality of air is under considerable threat through the ever-increasing use/emissions of artificial toxic chemicals in many products of modern production/consumption. A list of contaminants includes pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers in and on our food; chemicals in cosmetics, toiletries, medication, perfumes, household cleaners, vehicle fuels, construction materials etc. Many expert researchers are convinced by a growing body of scientific evidence that the rise in 21 century diseases is a direct result of rising exposure to a continuously increasing cocktail of artificial chemicals introduced since the 1950s.
Recent history informs us that, for decades, the chemical industry has been producing and releasing hundreds of new artificial chemicals without proving them harmless to human health and the environment.
The rise in cancers, as well as increases in cases of more modern diseases, has caused many scientists to investigate contributors to these health problems.
A variety of sicknesses from exposure to paints results from inhalation and skin contact both during application and months after the work has been completed, exposing the painters and occupants of the building to known carcinogens and toxic substances. The World Health Organisation has recently defined ‘decorating’ as a carcinogenic occupation. Paints are known to be highly toxic and injurious to the health and development of foetuses, babies, children and adults exposed to them. I have personally found I am unable to work with conventional paints because of the severe adverse effects they have had on me. My symptoms have included faintness, headaches, respiratory problems, sore throat, lowered immunity.
Recent developments in legislation have finally realised that the VOC levels in standard paints are damaging to human health and are banned from 2010. This is an important change but comes far too late as these paints have always been poisonous - causing sickness and ill health for decades. However this ban is not going to be effective regarding the other toxic chemicals in standard paints. An immediate way to reduce society’s toxic body burden is for businesses to offer natural products for cleaning, cosmetics, personal care and paints (to name a few) and for consumers to take up the safer toxin-free products.
This is where we come in...
References
Ashton K, Salter Green E (2006) The toxic consumer: How to reduce your exposure to everyday toxic chemicals.Impact, Bath, UK.
Baillie-Hamilton P (2005) Stop the 21 century killing you: toxic chemicals have invaded our lives. Fight back- eliminate toxins, tackle illness, get healthy, live longer. Vermillo.
Johansen, BE (2003) The dirty dozen: Toxic chemicals and the Earth’s future. Praeger.
Rapp D (2003) Our toxic world- A wake up call (Practical Allergy research Foundation).
Internet References
Nunhofer K (2009) How paint can affect your family’s health. Reduce reuse recycle:
Thomas P (2006) Behind the Label: Interior paints. Ecologist:
Abdalla M (2005) Natural house paints...good enough to eat. Ecologist:
Journals and Monographs
Brown HS, Bishop DR & Rowan CA (1984) The role of skin absorption as a route of exposure for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in drinking water. American Public Health Assoc.v.74(5);May 1984.
Colborn,T (2004) Neurodevelopment and Endocrine Disruption. Environmental Health Perspectives: Annual Review Issue Volume 112, Number 9, June 2004 Department of Zoology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, & The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, Paonia, Colorado,
Kaukiannen A, Martikainen R, Riala R, Reijula K & Tammilehto L (2008) Work tasks, chemical exposure and respiratory health in construction painting. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 51:1-8
Zaidi SA, Shaw AN et al (2007)Multi-organ toxicity and death following acute unintentional inhalation of paint thinner fumes. Clinical Toxicology, v.45, iss.2, March 2007, pgs. 287-289.
World Health Organization International Agency for research on cancer: IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans: Occupational exposures in paint manufacture and painting (Group1); Occupational exposure in paint manufacture (Group3); v.47(1989)(p329).
World Health Organization International Agency for research on cancer: IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans: Some organic solvents, resin monomers and related compounds, pigments and occupational exposures in paint manufacture and painting; v.47(1989).
