A report in the New York Times has described how some New York and New Jersey residents fear that lead, which is an ingredient in the green pigments used to colour some artificial grasses, may cause adverse health effects in children who play on these synthetic surfaces.

     To reduce exposure to dust mites, vacuum regularly with either a HEPA vacuum cleaner or a ducted vacuum system exhausted to the exterior of the building and place rugs, bedding, etc., in sunlight regularly. The sun's UV rays will kill the dust mites. 

For some time, building biologists have been concerned about the possible adverse health effects of bisphenol A, a chemical found in polycarbonate plastic (recycle code #7) that is used to make products such as baby’s bottles and the lining of infant formula cans. This fear may be well founded, as a draft report released by the U.S. National Institute of Health’s National Toxicology Program has concluded that foetuses, babies and children may be at risk from this chemical.

The U.S. based Environmental Working Group (EWG) has called for a safety review of oxybenzone, an ingredient commonly found in sunscreens and other personal care products including moisturizers, lip balms and lipsticks.