Vancouver, WA – Atlas Labs, a premier provider of indoor air quality and mold testing services, is proud to announce that it is now offering its comprehensive lab testing services to Southwest Washington. With a team of highly trained and experienced professionals, Atlas Labs is committed to providing its clients with accurate and reliable testing services that ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment.

Indoor air quality has become a growing concern in recent years, as studies have shown that poor indoor air quality can lead to a range of health problems, including allergies, respiratory issues, and even cancer. In addition, mold is a common problem in many buildings, and can cause a range of health issues as well as structural damage. 

To help address these issues, Atlas Labs offers a comprehensive range of indoor air quality and mold testing services. Its team of experts uses the latest testing equipment and techniques to identify and measure a wide range of contaminants, including mold spores, allergens, and more. With its state-of-the-art testing methods, Atlas Labs is able to provide accurate and reliable results quickly and efficiently, allowing its clients to take action to address any issues that are identified.

“We are excited to be bringing our expertise in indoor air quality and mold testing to the Vancouver Washington and the surrounding area,” said a spokesperson for Atlas Labs. “Our team of experts is committed to providing our clients with the most accurate and reliable testing services available, and we are confident that our services will help ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment for our clients and their families.”

In addition to its indoor air quality and mold testing services, Atlas Labs also offers a range of consulting services to help its clients develop effective strategies for improving their indoor air quality. Its team of experts can provide guidance on everything from ventilation and filtration systems to building materials and cleaning practices, helping clients to create a healthy and sustainable indoor environment.

“Improving indoor air quality is an important step in promoting overall health and wellness,” said the spokesperson for Atlas Labs. “We are committed to helping our clients achieve this goal by providing them with the tools and guidance they need to create a safe and healthy indoor environment.”

Atlas Labs’ services are available to homeowners, businesses, and other organizations throughout Southwest Washington area. With its commitment to accuracy, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Atlas Labs is the premier provider of indoor air quality and mold testing services in the region. Contact Atlas Labs today to learn more about its services and how it can help you create a safe and healthy indoor environment.

For more information about Atlas Labs Indoor Air Quality Testing Services, please visit: www.atlaslabsinc.com.

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NEWS – Whether it’s your pet doing their morning business or the trash you forgot to take out, sometimes bad smells just happen. You could bust out the trusty air freshener, but that just covers up the problem, and it might even make your air quality worse. Instead, you could try an air purifier and stop the stink before it ever gets to you. The VentiFresh Eco Plus was funded over 388% on Indiegogo, and now you can get it for only $58.99 (reg. $84). 

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RESET Air is a sensor based and performance-driven indoor air quality standard and certification programme that aims to make indoor environmental health measurable, deliverable, and accessible.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is continuously changing and not obviously detected by human senses. IAQ changes throughout the life of a building on a daily and hourly basis through the HVAC system, occupant activity and a changing environment. And even though the impacts of indoor air quality on health, wellbeing and productivity are understood and can be significant, a deterioration of IAQ is often undetected. 

RESET collects data via constant monitoring and cloud technology and requires the measured data to be displayed to the occupants. It therefore provides actionable data and helps protect the health of the occupants in real time.

RESET Air certification provides a tangible return on investment for offices and property owners. For offices, RESET Air not only enables healthier spaces, but also more productive spaces. For property owners, RESET Air empowers the communication of healthier, more productive buildings to prospective tenants.

IAQ sensors are not new but RESET sets a new standard. In very broad terms, a standard is an agreed way of doing something. It provides a set of rules and framework to ensure that minimum safety and/or performance requirements are met.

In the context of indoor air quality, it ensures that the collected data is relevant and robust and reliable. This allows building mangers to compare spaces within a building or whole buildings. Tenants can use the data to compare different offices and monitor trends over time.

The standard takes care of the IAQ monitors installation, calibration as well the reporting methodology such as how the data is collected and saved in the cloud. It then gets processed and made available via an API. RESET therefore provides an independent quality control of the effectiveness of the passive or mechanical HVAC system in terms of fresh air management and filtration. The collected data can be used by other systems, like a HVAC controller, but the control methodology itself is not part of the RESET. 

ebm-papst has an experienced team of digital business innovators. These are technology professionals experienced in cloud, data analytics, hardware and App development; they think and live digitally. We help our customers along every step of the process to achieve RESET certification:

•          The local ebm-papst team consists of RESET accredited professionals, expert advisors trained in RESET Standards to guide RESET Projects.
•          The ebm-papst IAQ Monitor is RESET certified to meet the highest quality standards of reliable real time information.
•          ebm-papst provides a scalable, plug and play multi-purpose Cloud IoT platform and is a RESET accredited data provider to assist with continuous monitoring.

Our highly skilled solution delivery team takes responsibility for on-site installation and integration until the project is up and running.

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The North Central RTD (“Blue Bus”) has installed new air purification systems across 56 buses to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful viruses, bacteria, mold, pollen and various types of dust. 

The Blue Buses previously had air filtration systems but have since been updated to add an additional layer of safety for riders.

“Improving air quality is part of the District’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment for our customers and operators,” District Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro said.

In larger buses a Valeo Ultraviolet (UV-C) air filter was installed. Purified air will continuously flow in the passenger compartment while the vehicle is running. The Valeo system has a virus concentration limit comparable to that of a hospital operation room and ensures virus concentration is kept at a low level.

For smaller vehicles, Ford Transits and Dodge Caravans, a Proair HEPA-3 Filter was installed. This system cycles the air 8 to 9 times per hour and will protect both driver and passenger.

The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free bus service to an area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos, the Eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

For more information or to view available routes visit RidetheBlueBus.com.

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Published March 22, 2023

The leading HVAC maintenance service in San Diego has said that the company remains committed to helping save the environment by promoting environmentally friendly practices, one of which is improving the efficiency of HVAC systems.

San Diego, California – The leading HVAC maintenance service in San Diego has said that the company remains committed to helping save the environment by promoting environmentally friendly practices, one of which is improving the efficiency of HVAC systems.

First Service Pros has said that the company, through its HVAC service, helps home and business owners minimize their carbon footprint. It is worth mentioning that HVAC systems that function efficiently consume less electricity, and that can, in turn, also help owners save money with lower energy bills.

An inefficient HVAC system can lead to several problems, including increased energy bills, poor indoor air quality, inconsistent temperatures, increased wear and tear, and a reduced lifespan. On the other hand, an inefficient HVAC system may consume more energy, leading to higher energy bills, and may continue to struggle with maintaining a consistent temperature. These problems result in discomfort, hot and cold spots throughout the building.

Poor indoor air quality can lead to respiratory problems, among other health issues. Increased wear and tear can lead to more frequent repairs and potentially costly replacements. Regular maintenance and upgrades to more efficient systems can help avoid these problems, improve performance, and extend the lifespan of the HVAC system.

First Service Pros encourages customers to schedule regular maintenance and consider upgrading to more efficient systems to avoid these issues and ensure optimal comfort and indoor air quality. The company also helps home, and business owners find the right HVAC system for them.

Readers can find out more about First Service Pros by visiting https://firstservicepros.com

“At First Service Pros, we have always told clients that the best way to protect the environment and save money is to get their HVAC system serviced annually. We also advise when it’s best to replace an HVAC system because we think it will help save them (our clients) money on energy and ensure efficient cooling and heating throughout the structure.” Said a technician talking about how a well-maintained HVAC system can help reduce its environmental impact.

About First Service Pros

First Service Pros, a premier HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service provider, is dedicated to providing fast, reliable, efficient repair and installation services. The company has years of experience in the heating and cooling industry. The team of highly skilled technicians can quickly diagnose problems, saving customers both time and money in the short and long term.

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Cameras installed for Greater Manchester’s now-discarded Clean Air Zone (CAZ) scheme are apparently being used for “detecting crime”.

A total of 407 automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras were installed across the region back in February 2022 ready for the start of the controversial £60 million scheme that never happened – but now, councillors in Bolton have revealed that the technology isn’t going to waste, and is actually being for an entirely different reason all together.

After Horwich councillor David Grant “raised concerns” about the cost of running the cameras at recent Bolton Council meeting, leader Martyn Cox revealed that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been closely controlling them and using them “to good effect in detecting crime”, according to BBC Manchester.

“Now that the Mayor of Greater Manchester has graciously confirmed that the area of Bolton will most like not be subject to any clean air zone can the leader confirm that he intends to demand that the presumably now defunct cameras be removed?,” Mr Grant asked at the meeting.

He continued: “Secondly, bearing in mind these cameras are live and drawing electricity from our street furniture, will he be requesting a payment for electricity estimated Greater Manchester wide at £375,000 a month?”

Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone cameras are now being used for “detecting crime” / Credit: GMP

Council leader David Cox then explained to Mr Grant that information from the cameras released in line with data protection legislation has been used to support at least two murder investigations, one high risk missing person case, one county lines drug supply case, two separate fatal road traffic collisions, and an aggravated burglary.

“However, it is acknowledged that there are concerns around the use of number plate recognition cameras and allowing direct access to the cameras to organisations such as Greater Manchester Police when these are no longer required for a charging clean air zone,” Mr Cox continued.

“There is a commitment to undertake public consultation on the future use of cameras once we have a decision from central government on the investment led clean air plan.”

The Clean Air Zone was to initially hand motorists daily charges of up to £60 for some of the most polluting vehicles on Greater Manchester‘s roads.

But many will remember that the deadline for the scheme had been put on hold until while the plan was referred back to the government for “urgent review” in January 2022 after huge backlash and after Prime Minister Boris Johnson conceded that it was “completely unworkable” for the region.

Greater Manchester Police has been closely controlling the cameras and using them “to good effect” / Credit: GMP

The government agreed to delay the deadline for the scheme until 2026, but local leaders wanted to scrap all charges and help to fund vehicle upgrades instead.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) then set out evidence supporting an investment-led, and, crucially for residents and motorists, a non-charging Clean Air Plan back in June 2022 – which it said was “the best solution” to address the roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) problem.

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Ministers are reportedly still yet to respond to this latest plan.

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LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is considering air quality testing with its third party environmentalist on homes affected by the Carus chemical fire. According to Deputy City Clerk Brent Bader, Brownfield Environmental Engineering has consulted with Indoor Sciences, an indoor air quality consulting firm, on conducting tests inside homes. Brownfield believes there are more types of tests that need to be conducted compared to previous tests done by Sierra Club Environmental Organization. Brownfield is recommending retesting eight homes tested by Sierra, test additional  homes that have not changed air filters since the fire and test home that have changed air filters for comparison. Bader says the cost of these additional tests would costs $3100 per home, plus an additional 5 to 6,000 to prepare a study for a total of $80,000. Soil testing results are pending and once received will be sent to state and county health departments and the U.S. and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies. The city is pushing for reimbursement of existing and further testing conducted as well as city equipment damaged due to the fire.

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Bhubaneswar: Air pollution in seven cities and towns in Odisha including the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar is in an alarming state due to an increase in vehicular movement and other sources, Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat told the Assembly on Tuesday.

As per the air pollution level, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Angul, Rourkela, Talcher, Balasore and Kalinganagar have been identified as non-attainment cities.

As per the minister, these seven cities have been identified non-attainment cities as the level of air pollution is too high and at an alarming level. They have fallen short of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for over five years and do not meet the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard.

“The Union Government has allocated more than Rs 54 crore to the State as per the provision in the Clean Air Action Plan to improve the quality of air in those cities,” said Amat.

As per sources, the current air quality in Bhubaneshwar is ‘Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups’ (135* US AQI). The present PM2.5 concentration in Bhubaneshwar is 49.2* µg/m³ which is 9.8 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value.

 

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Xiaomi has launched yet another product to its catalog of smart home devices: the new MIJIA Full-Effect air purifier in China. The novelty promises to offer optimal air purification thanks to its advanced technology.

The Chinese tech giant’s new air purifier is a top-of-the-line model that has a slightly four-leaf clover-like design. This arrangement is not only aesthetic, but also improves its functionality. The MIJIA Full-Effect air purifier is equipped with five sensors and an EBM DC fan, which allows the output of 12,500L per minute in air volume.

In addition, it also has a 7 layer purification which includes a primary filter, a durable filter, high energy plasma field, carbon matrix, aldehyde filter, UV module and even a self-cleaning filter. Thanks to this multilayer system, can purify a space of 90m² in just 17 minutes. The brand also promises 99.99% removal of all viruses and a formaldehyde removal rate of 99.05%.

When it’s active, emits only 30.7 decibels of sound, which means it can run in your bedroom when you’re sleeping. On the front there is also a small screen that displays all the important information.

Xiaomi announced the new purifier this Tuesday (21) in China for a starting price of 3,699 Yuan (about R$2,816). The first sale of the new air purifier will begin on the 31st of this month.

And you, what did you think of the launch? Would you bring a purifier of that power into your home? Leave your comment below!

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Michael Rubino, “The Mold Medic,” is an international authority on mold remediation and the author of The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal.

As President of HomeCleanse, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure. He works closely with the company’s advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company’s mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments.

Through collaboration with over 100 doctors globally, Rubino strives to not only raise awareness globally but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this worldwide health crisis. Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure and has helped heal over 1,000 families so far—including celebrities and athletes. He is a council-certified Mold Remediation Supervisor by ACACa nd IICRC and is a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association.

Connect with Michael Rubino on Facebook @HomeCleanseCo, Instagram @TheMichaelRubino and TikTok @HomeCleanse, and visit www.homecleanse.com.

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