Sustainable And Non-Toxic Tips For Home Renovation And Remodeling With Lisa Tharp And ECOS Paints

10/25/2021

Today we are chatting about all things non-toxic and sustainable home renovation and remodeling. We have Lisa Tharp, an eco-minded award-winning designer. She founded Lisa Tharp Design, an international design firm known for its clean-lined artistic blend of the classic with the modern, a hand-crafted custom furniture line, and industry leadership in design practices that support the wellness of people and our planet.

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Lisa is committed to the idea of a healthy house after her own health challenges were traced back to toxic building materials in previous work environments. She has spent over ten years incorporating healthy building principles into her own design work. She partnered withECOS Paints because they are a leader in non-toxic, eco-friendly, VOC-free paints that are odor-free. ECOS has been trusted by The Louvre, The Harvard Office of Sustainability, Google Office, as well as Westminster Abbey.

Lisa Tharp ECOS Paints colors Positively Green Podcast Interview

In this episode we chat about:

Lisa's journey into sustainably-minded home remodeling
What chemicals consumers need to be concerned about when remodeling their homes
How to incorporate the elements of nature into home renovation
Top tips for listeners who want to tackle their next house project with a sustainable and non-toxic mindset
What sets ECOS Paints apart from others in the industry

Resources Mentioned:

Prescriptions for a Healthy House by Paula Baker-Laporte
A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander
Chairish.com - secondhand shopping
WELL Certified Homes
The Story of Stuff Video

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2 Comments

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9/30/2022 12:52:04 am

Probably one of the most concise blogs I was looking for to get accurate and relevant knowledge.

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12/5/2022 03:42:02 pm

It sounds like the toxicity question has a lot to do with the paints. My house needs some renovations including the walls. I'll have to make sure we use the right dry wall and paint.