Suneil Shetty and O2 Cure launch awareness campaign against indoor air pollution and Covid-19
Kartik Singhal, Founder of O2 Cure & Managing Director, Zeco Aircon Limited, and Suniel Shetty, Bollywood actor and Strategic Partner of O2 Cure With the pandemic disrupting our lives, the nation has again chosen to strictly abide by the social distancing norms and stay indoors. While this is the wisest option of all, it […]
Interior Strategies for Better IAQ
There are many factors that impact indoor air quality, from ventilation to your choice of air filter. Some of them are out of your control, but others you can affect directly—especially when it comes to your choice of interior products. “We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors and inhale as much as 11,000 liters […]
Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in style |
Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there’s a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not. There’s also a virtual jungle of stylish containers in which to show them off. “I love incorporating plants into our interior spaces,” says designer Mel Bean […]
Basement Air Quality – How to Eliminate Health Risks | Sponsored
Consider how the air quality of your basement is affecting those in your household. Maintaining good air quality can improve your breathing and overall health. Tips and Tricks to Improve Basement Air Quality Basements are known to be subject to the growth of fungi and the accumulation of contaminants, whether used for storage or as […]
Education unions voice concerns over indoor air quality in schools
©Kittichai Boonpong In a joint statement, six trade unions have urged the government to fund schools in tackling the ongoing indoor air quality (IAQ) crisis in school buildings The ASCL, GMB, NAHT, NASUWT, NEU and UNISON all expressed alarm at the extent of the air quality crisis in school buildings exposed by the wider use […]
Comparison of bacterial filtration efficiency vs. particle filtration efficiency to assess the performance of non-medical face masks
The materials and test protocols used in the work are presented in the following sections. Masks The filtering materials of four non-medical masks were tested in this study. The masks were made from different fabrics produced by French manufacturers. Throughout this article, the masks will be referred to as A, B, C and D. The […]
Yakima Greenway Walk Detoured This Week
Your winter walk or bike ride along the Yakima Greenway will be disrupted this week with levee repairs along the Yakima River. The work along the Yakima River Starts on Tuesday The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is doing the work starting January 25 in three locations along the Yakima River and Yakima Greenway. The […]
HEPA filters latest weapon for schools in fight against COVID-19
Some P.E.I. students will see something new in their classrooms when they return to in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 31. The province has purchased 175 HEPA filters for schools, which were delivered over the past two weeks. The portable air-filtration systems will go in all classrooms that don’t currently have mechanical ventilation systems. Jeffrey Siegel, […]
Keep Your Utility Bills Down as Home Heating Costs Rise This Winter | Herald Community Newspapers
(NewsUSA) – Winter 2022 promises the perfect storm for soaring home heating bills. The convergence of surging energy prices, plummeting temperatures and escalating demand means optimal energy-efficiency is more challenging and critical than ever. Rising global energy prices hit home with forecasts indicating households could see their bills increase up to 54%, according to The […]
Straightforward Tips for Starting an Indoor Herb Garden
If you’re into gardening at all, especially growing your own food, you may be a little bummed when colder temperatures take over for a while. But don’t fret. Despite the change of season, you don’t have to let it deter you from keeping your hands in the soil. That’s right — it’s absolutely doable to […]