In the roots of summer, there comes bright sunny weather and of course everybody’s favorite, vacation. Summer may be all sunshine and planned destinations, however mid-July to October is wildfire season. Blazing hot red and orange flames engulfs the sky near areas of the west coast. Not long after, debris and smoke can travel as … Read more
As of July 2021, 18 states have legalized marijuana, while 37 states have legalized it for medical use. In recent years, the support for the legalization of this formerly stigmatized drug has soared, with more individuals using it for recreational and medical reasons such as relief from ongoing pain and anxiety. As a result, the … Read more
If you have mold in your house, it’s important to act quickly to address it to avoid serious health risks. The symptoms of mold exposure include asthma, skin irritation, and eye irritation, and mold exposure can be serious for children and the elderly as well as for pregnant women. Mold is found both outdoors as well as indoors, enter your home … Read more
The need for moderate to major building improvements in health and elderly care facilities across the nation is staggering. Although the need for building renovations creates an opportunity to improve energy efficiency, which can lead to energy cost savings in the long run. In addition, performing routine preventive maintenance can ensure that building systems continue … Read more
Ultra-Fine Particles, Microscopic Threats to Your Health Microscopic particles in the air we breathe can contribute to immediate raspatory function but also disease as well. Both the outside air and the air in your home or workplace can have pollutants – each with their own significant effects on our health. Measured by the amount of pollutant and/or particles in the … Read more
Indoor air pollution has been linked to a wide variety of adverse health effects, including headaches, respiratory problems, frequent colds and sore throats, chronic cough, skin rashes, eye irritation, lethargy, dizziness and memory lapses. Many people don’t realize that their ”perpetual cold” or other nagging symptoms may be caused by the very air they breathe … Read more
The population of elderly people will expect to rise from 137 million to 425 million by 2050. Of that population, 15-27 million people will either live in nursing homes or living assisted facilities. With age, comes with a few complications. Elderly often have compromised immune systems, thus leaving them vulnerable to contracting life-threatening illnesses. Because … Read more
As the world continues to progress utilizing modern technology and design methods, efficient and sustainable buildings are built, however, at the expense of safety and health. Recent data obtained by the U.S. Protection Agency (EPA) shows a staggering 90 percent of the population spend their time indoors. Now more than ever, keeping up with the … Read more
We often overlook the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality on animal health, and particularly so in kennel and shelter environments where the high densities of animals and their biological waste, along with chemical agents used for cleaning, creates unhealthy levels of particulates and odors that result in poor indoor air quality harmful to … Read more
The environment that helps indoor plants and crops thrive also creates an environment ripe for the propagation of undesirable biological species in the form of fungi, molds and insects, rendering the struggle to control outbreaks in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) a constant one, no matter the crop or the growing environment. CleanAirZone’s (CAZ) revolutionary filterless … Read more