Air Pollution

Air filtration for industrial and commercial operations: What’s at stake?

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Commercial operations such as those in manufacturing facilities, oil and gas production, and processing plants each have unique environments and challenges. These facilities produce a considerable amount of dust and other particulates from operations such as metal fabrication, food and beverage production, wood product manufacturing, mining, and other commercial activities. Canadian Commercial Operations Require Specialized … Read more

How Can Retail Operations Enhance Air Quality and Reduce Costs Associated with Air Filtration?

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Canadian retail facilities, including malls, stores, and big-box stores, often face challenging conditions. These include airborne contaminants from road salt in winter in snowy cities, particulates from wildfires in warmer seasons, nuisance odours from garbage chutes, and air pollution in urban and suburban areas. These contaminants enter buildings and can cause issues for staff and … Read more

What health risks do wildfires pose to Canadians? – Offering air filtration solutions

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Canada is experiencing another significant wildfire season. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are witnessing the most severe activity, with over 30,000 people having been evacuated from their homes. The area burned so far this season, 2,230,042 hectares, is significantly higher than the 10-year average by this time of year. When wildfire activity is present … Read more

Discover how Canadian schools can save money and create healthier learning environments- Insights from air filtration expert Joshua Guthrie

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As school boards across Canada face funding pressures and seek to decrease operational costs, they could be overlooking an expense that could achieve significant savings for schools. The type of air filter used could be costing Canadian schools far too much in terms of energy consumption, labour for changeouts and maintenance, and filter replacement costs. … Read more

Canadian Commercial Kitchen Air Quality: Threats & Air Filter Solutions

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Airborne contaminants can become part of your food during preparation, cooking, and serving. Smoke and nuisance odours can permeate into the dining areas. The good news is that there have been some important advancements in filter technology that can solve your air quality issues. Comfort, fire safety, staff and customer health, food quality and customer … Read more

The crucial role of air filtration in data centres

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The Canadian business landscape has changed drastically in the 21st Century, with technology becoming a big part of economic growth. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal have all become tech hubs. At the same time, smaller cities like Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, Edmonton, and Halifax have seen their local economies rebound from stagnation with the help of tech. Information … Read more

The lowest average pressure drop is crucial for air filters

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A lower average pressure drop translates to significant energy savings by reducing the work required to move air. It also optimizes HVAC system performance. When comparing filters with the same design, the filter with lowest average pressure drop will last the longest, requiring less frequent replacements. It also contributes to better indoor air quality throughout … Read more

Fibreglass vs synthetic: Which is the best air filter? 

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In air filtration, the debate between synthetic air filters and fibreglass filters has been ongoing, with synthetic filters still facing some challenges in competing with fibreglass filters. Originally, filters with fibreglass-based media dominated the market, particularly in the production of HEPA and bag filters. However, the high cost and intensive manufacturing process of fibreglass led … Read more

What are the benefits of retrofitting your commercial HVAC system?

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HVAC systems are essential for bringing conditioned outside air into a building and recirculating air for its occupants. Commercial HVAC systems can filter out contaminants like allergens and airborne viruses, as well as harmful PM2.5 and PM1 particles. Additionally, they remove particles that could potentially damage air handling units. However, not all air filtration systems … Read more

What Are the Different Kinds of Air Pollutants? Camfil Canada Air Pollution Experts Explain Particulate Matter, VOCs, and More

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What Are the Different Kinds of Air Pollutants? Camfil Canada Air Pollution Experts Explain Particulate Matter, VOCs, and More –Updated August 7, 2024 In Canada, air pollution is linked to at least 15,000 premature deaths per year. Globally, an estimated 7 million people die prematurely due to exposure to harmful airborne pollutants from outdoor and … Read more

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