Air quality concerns in Alberta Alberta faces air quality issues due to industrial production, vehicle traffic, oil and gas extraction, and wildfires. These pollutants release harmful pollutants, causing respiratory problems and health issues. The Province of Alberta aims to reduce carbon emissions in all industries. What are the best air filters available in Alberta? We … Read more
Air quality in British Columbia is a major concern due to the prevalence of industrial pollution and traffic pollution from tailpipe emissions, as well as B.C. wildfires during warmer weather. Harmful pollutants are released into the air, such as particulate matter PM2.5 and PM1, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxide. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems … Read more
Allergies can affect people year-round. Along with better, warmer weather comes tree pollination and grass pollination. Tree pollination causes seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever. Later in spring and summer grass pollination occurs and prolongs allergies. From August to November, weeds cause more problems for allergy sufferers. Allergic Rhinitis affects up to 30% … Read more
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) became an accepted universal framework worldwide in 2006, spearheaded by the United Nations Environment-Finance Initiative (UN FI). ESG has picked up steam in the past few years. Corporations, businesses, and even non-profit organizations have embraced the framework as a means by which to measure progress toward sustainability goals. Although at … Read more
Think about the food you eat and the drinks you consume daily. Is your food or beverage safe to consume? Can you trust the food and beverage industry to produce contaminant-free products? The purpose of this article is to provide insight into the workings of air filtration and ventilation in food and beverage processing, production, … Read more
Have you ever thought about the impact contaminated indoor air can have on the efficacy or safety of your medication? The prime directive of pharmaceutical companies is to provide the highest-quality drugs to doctors and patients. However, not all pharmaceutical companies are using the best technology available to ensure safe, high-quality products are produced. In … Read more
Who cares about air? Updated Sept 7, 2023 —Is anyone responsible for making sure the air you breathe inside your office, your workplace, the hospital or medical clinic that you go to, a recreational building you visit, or your residential building is clean and healthy? Should there be? We know the importance of clean outdoor … Read more
With cold air on its way later than usual, virus spread has been delayed somewhat, but not so much in the way of seasonal allergies, related to indoor air quality. Although poor indoor air quality can cause serious health problems at any time of year, it is particularly problematic in colder weather when our immune … Read more
Poor indoor air quality is a serious problem in offices and other workplaces, but do you know that warehouses and distribution centers can have among the worst IAQ of all workplaces? It’s great to be able to order a product online and have it delivered the same day, but with all the convenience comes challenges. … Read more
The Canadian Government tells us that Canadians spend 90% of their time indoors, which should mean improving indoor air quality of public buildings is important. Unfortunately, poor indoor air quality is a common problem in government workplaces and public buildings. Public buildings include; recreational facilities such as hockey rinks, schools, libraries, government offices, etc. These … Read more