Part 2 of our series, “Answers to frequently asked questions about air filtration,” covers topics such as energy and cost savings, air filters for pharmaceutical applications, MERV ratings, the lifespan of air filters, and how to tell if your air filter is clogged. In addition to these topics, we also address the importance of regular … Read more
Air filtration for hospitals is crucial for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. High-efficiency air filters can help remove harmful bacteria, harmful particles, and contaminants from the air, reducing the risk of infections and illnesses. Maintenance of HVAC systems and air purifiers, as well as a properly scheduled air filter … Read more
Written by Air Filter Expert Jon Holmes Dirty, dusty filters; no one likes changing them, but they play such an important role in tenant comfort and building efficiency. Unfortunately, many times building operators aren’t getting the best value for their filter spend because air filters are either changed too soon, resulting in increased labour and … 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
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
Summary: In this blog post Camfil Canada expert Berni Baier weighs in on wildfires in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, and elsewhere and the effects of wildfire smoke across Canada. The article explains how we can use air filters to reduce the impact on our health. While wildfires are typical in Canada during summer months, there … Read more
Clean air solutions for construction-related projects in Canada are becoming more critical than ever today, as issues of liability, contamination control, customer relation management, and dependability play bigger roles in project design. Air filtration and clean air solution planning during building construction and improvements Air filtration planning is important with new construction, expansion, or retrofit … 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