Can Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?
Can Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?
Air Pollution
Air pollution is a growing global issue, that is detrimental to human health and the environment. Major sources of air pollution include manufacturing, power and transport. Some of the major health effects of air pollution are lung and heart diseases. Read more on what air pollution is, global air pollution trends and more here.
Can Plants, Like Aloe Vera and Spider Plants, Purify the Air in Homes?
Can plants effectively replace air purifiers? The data suggests that plants may not excel at removing VOCs from the air. Despite a NASA study highlighting certain plants like ivy, spider plants, aloe vera, and bamboo palm as potential VOC reducers, real-home data tells a different story. Now, let’s consider the …
SA600 Air Purifiers Donated to Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network
Smart Air and US distributor SmarterHEPA have donated 10 SA600 air purifiers to the Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network (Chi-CARN), helping more local organizations access cleaner air. What makes this donation particularly meaningful is how the equipment will be shared. Instead of going to just one organization, the purifiers will …
Study Finds Up to 68.39% Lower PM2.5 With Blast Air Purifier
A study conducted by WSP for the Greater London Authority (GLA) found that commercial air filtration systems can reduce PM2.5 in classrooms under real-world conditions. The research, conducted across five London primary schools in 2024, evaluated the effectiveness of air filtration systems and their suitability for everyday classroom use. Testing …
The Mayor’s School Filters Programme in the UK
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Can Masks Stop Air Pollution From Reaching Your Bloodstream?
We know air pollution is linked to heart disease, strokes, lung problems, and death. But scientists have long wondered how tiny pollution particles travel from the lungs to the rest of the body. A new study offers an interesting clue. Researchers found evidence that pollution particles from traffic can enter …
Why Low Levels of Air Pollution Actually Cause the Most Harm
The latest research on the health effects of air pollution have discovered a surprising finding: low levels of air pollution are actually more harmful than higher levels. This data has potentially important implications for people living in relatively “clean” cities like New York and London. My Intuition About Air Pollution’s …
How One Parent Started a Clean Air Campaign for UK Schools
Clean Air for Kids started with Ruth Brooker, a mother in Bristol who wanted to make school safer for her children. Her younger son was going through cancer treatment, and she worried about the viruses and poor air in crowded classrooms. In 2022, Ruth built a DIY air purifier, a …
Do Decorative Chains Ruin Your Mask Fit?
People want to look good while staying safe and removing the stigma that respirators are only for sick people. That’s inspired some artistic people to start selling mask chains online. They look like jewelry, making your respirator stylish. But some people online say that wearing a chain could ruin your …
How Air Purifiers Reduced Student Absences in Italian Schools
A study found that air purifiers significantly improved classroom air quality and helped reduce student absences in Milan, Italy, The study followed more than 2,000 students across five primary schools, comparing classrooms with and without air purifiers. Researchers tracked indoor air pollution, attendance, and student health throughout the school year. …
