Summarized AMCA COVID-19 Guidance for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans — Occupational Health & Safety
SPONSORED Summarized AMCA COVID-19 Guidance for Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans For building owners and operators, the AMCA International study makes recommendations for LDCF operation. BackgroundDuring the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous government agencies along with professional institutions issued guidance regarding the operation of circulating fans. This guidance recommended that building owners and occupants avoid […]
Plastics, pollution consuming waterways | News, Sports, Jobs
Pennsylvania alone has 5,600 miles of dead waterways polluted by years of coal mining and poor disposal of microplastics according to sustainability times. PennEnvironment released a study showing that out of 50 waterways in Pennsylvania tested, 100% of them had remnants of microplastics, 100% had microfibers, 94.3% had microfilms, 86.8% had micro fragments and 1.9% […]
Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID | Ap
Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by the earlier omicron surge seem […]
Sustainable Flooring For Life – Midwest Home
Photos courtesy of Unique Wood Floors Despite common knowledge that implies cutting down trees for wood products leads to deforestation, climate benefits of wood flooring actually outweigh the drawbacks. This stems from several key factors that should be taken into consideration when deciding on your next flooring project. Deforestation in North America is combated heavily […]
COMMENTARY: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID | Columnists
Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by the earlier omicron surge seem […]
WEDDINGTON | Recognizing a community hero | Columnists
The Rev. Samuel Weddington SPECIAL TO THE HERALD COURIER It was quite the milestone this past Thursday when we at First Presbyterian, along with our partners at the Bristol Area Ministerial Alliance and a multitude of donors and volunteers, managed to cross the 1,000-purifier mark. The Rev. Samuel Weddington For those who don’t know much […]
75% of Singapore workers give cleaning cobots a nod
Three quarters or 75% of workers in Singapore believe that robots are an ideal complement to the janitorial staff in ensuring the cleanliness of their workspace, according to the recent Workplace Smart Cleanliness Study. The study also showed that indoor air quality (70%) ,cleaning frequency (65%) and virus transmission risks (61%) are key concerns among […]
How often should you water houseplants?
How often should you water houseplants? You’re not the only one who’s confused… Maintaining these green beauties can often feel like a guessing game, especially when it comes to their watering needs. While it’s generally believed that once a week is ideal for most plants, that isn’t always necessarily the case.. Every home has different […]
Feeling hot? Try these eco-friendly tips for cooling down.
About 75 percent of households in the United States have air conditioners, which use approximately six percent of all the electricity produced nationwide. As the planet gets hotter due to global warming, air conditioner sales are expected to increase significantly. However, a future that relies on air conditioning is unsustainable. Using more and more AC […]
5 Best Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home
Are you worried about breathing in the harmful particles from your home? Homes are a source of air pollution too. There are plenty of things in the air that you don’t want to breathe in.[1] Even when you try to keep a clean house, there are still dust particles, chemicals, and more in the air […]