Air Quality
Recent studies suggest indoor air quality (IAQ) and productivity of employees are related factors. Healthy air quality directly contributes to the performance of staff.
Better air quality translates to fewer pollutants in the air and more oxygen. Improved oxygen flow to the brain results in better cognitive performance, while symptoms of oxygen deprivation include a decline in cognition. Understanding the relationship between the two topics will help employers improve both air quality and the health and performance of their employees.
THE STATE Hermitage Museum, Russia
Russia’s iconic landmark, the state hermitage museum is equipped with Camfil’s clean air technology that preserves the legacy of art and culture
Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Air quality Air cleaners and air purifiers
WHAT IS DUST? AND HOW TO ELIMINATE DUST IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Dust is everywhere – in our homes, workplaces and the surrounding environment. One can be annoyed with the dust piled on the surface of the bookshelf but unfortunately there is a darker side; the dust can cause allergies, health problems and expensive issues in production processes and equipment.
Air quality Manufacturing and Machinery Air cleaners and air purifiers
Spring allergies can take over your life – learn how air purification solutions can help
For some of us, spring is not just a wonderful time of the year. With spring come runny nose, sneezing, sniffling, red eyes, itching and fatigue - and many people struggle with getting proper sleep.
HISTORIC Journey of activated carbon and breakthroughs
Activated carbon (also known as activated charcoal) is an exceptionally versatile material that can control the vast majority of molecules that pollute the air – that’s more than 150 million catalogued chemicals.
Filtration Solutions and Sustainability
Camfil’s filter offering constitutes the majority of our business. We offer a huge range of high quality, rigorously tested solutions that clean the indoor air for nearly any filtration or containment need.
How Camfil is preventing street level pollution by removing nitrogen dioxide in Hong Kong tunnel
World’s largest air purification system in a tunnel with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 11,000 tonnes annually. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 92 percent of people in the Asia-Pacific region are exposed to high level of air pollution that pose significant risk to health.
Reducing the risk of infection through virus by combating the air pathogens
Combating the virus in the air
Under one’s breath – How Australia’s ‘fire’ season is affecting lives due to unhealthy air quality
Last one-month Australia looked like an inferno to rest of the world and the loss cannot be summed only in numbers. Traumatic aftereffects of wildfire are still haunting many, and it is still far from over as authorities have reported that ‘fire season’ may continue till April. Those effected have lost homes, businesses but even those sitting away from the flames in the thick smoke blanket are breathing unhealthy air. A lot of cities in Australia have been covered by a thick haze of smoke from the wildfires for weeks.
cancer mortality risks IN THE ENVIRONMENT EXPOSED TO AIR POLLUTION & ONE FORMIDABLE WEAPON IN BATTLE - AIR FILTRATION
It’s no surprise that air pollution has also been associated with lung cancer. What is shocking, however, is that bad air can also increase the risk of mortality from other types of sarcoma, including breast, liver, and pancreatic cancer.
why clean air indoors should be in your new year's resolution list
Starting New Year’s with health resolutions is iconic and imperative. Everyone wants to start with training, yoga, eating fresh but no one thinks about breathing ‘clean air’, people often ignore the importance of clean air that is required to stay on top of those resolutions.
Tips to ensure good indoor air quality
As temperatures plummet and winter weather starts to bite, heating systems are switched on. Well insulated, airtight modern houses are highly efficient at retaining this warmth, but they also keep in less welcome things such as fumes from central heating systems, wood burners and open fires.
Air Quality Index - how clean is the air in your country
Metrics matter because you can't manage what you don't measure. Making decisions based on facts rather than emotions or "gut feel" is the only way to manage a situation effectively. That's why an air quality index (AQI) is an invaluable tool in the relentless battle against air pollution.
How is air quality affecting young people?
Students all over the world have been returning to classrooms where we hope they are safe and in an environment conducive to learning.
Commercial and Public buildings Air quality Air cleaners and air purifiers
Wildfire Smoke Filter Solution Guide
As the wildfires continue to blaze all over the world, a vast amount of pollutants is being released into the air. View our solution guide and learn how to protect yourself and you facility during the wildfires season.
Indoor and Outdoor Pollution in Every Day Life
Exposure to poor air quality is bad for your health and well-being, limiting this exposure can help prevent its impact.
Spring allergies – make your home a safe haven with Camfil
We want to enjoy the spring and nature is undoubtedly good for us overall. We love our pets and like our house to be fresh! In home air cleaners are a great solution.
Give the Gift of Clean Air! Simple tricks to keep your indoor air quality high this holiday season
We often discuss solutions for keeping the air inside our workplaces clean from pollutants. But during the holiday season, we have the unique ability to spend time away from work and at home with families.
Preserving the past with clean air
Cold weather and winter holidays make the warm, entertaining confines of a museum an attractive prospect. To keep the contents of these artefact filled buildings in good condition, preserving often decades of history.
Air Pollution Public Awareness on the Rise
Air pollution is not a new problem. The London smog of 1952 killed an estimated 12,000 people, and in response to it, a Clean Air Act was passed in the UK to combat air pollution. View our infographic to learn more about the risks.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Air contamination consist of particles, gases and vapours that may reduce the well-being and health of humans and decrese the output and efficiency of production processes.
How Harmful Is the Air Quality on Airplanes?
Although there are engineering standards that recommend levels of air filtration for airplanes, there is no federal requirement for airplanes to install air filters. Cabins may not be filtered or cleaned in any way.
Commercial and Public buildings Air quality Air cleaners and air purifiers
How good is the air quality in your office?
It's important for us to understand how the air we breathe can affect our long-term health. That's especially true when it comes to office air quality, since most adults spend at least eight hours in these enclosed areas.
Commercial and Public buildings Air quality Air cleaners and air purifiers
Auto Body Shop
Case Study: Protecting Family-Owned Auto Body Shop. With a reputation as the best in their area, the third generation, family-owned body shop rehabilitates the exterior of foreign and domestic vehicles as well as motorcycles, specialising in classic and specialty cars.
Cofely UK
Case Study: Clean Air For Cofely United Kingdom. Cofely, a GDF Suez company, is one of the leading experts in energy, technology and facilities management services with business outsourcing. Camfil provides City air purifiers to improve IAQ.
Camfil Measures Air on Hornsgatan
For several years, Hornsgatan has been designated Sweden's dirtiest street when it comes to air pollution. Hornsgatan is an exposed street when it comes to harmful particles in the air. How does this affect residents?
Indoor Air Quality Forum 2017
75 attendees. Seven noted speakers. Four professors. One mission – to discuss the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ). On Monday, September 5, 2017, Camfil AB and Trosa Kommun hosted a full day forum on IAQ.
Swedish government takes historical steps to improve residential living with better ventilation and filtration solutions
The Swedish government will step up measures to improve the indoor environment in Swedish housing. Enhancing professional competence will be the platform. Better ventilation and filtration technology will be the means.
PM1: the smallest particles in the air
We all know that air pollution is bad for human health. A much less known fact is that new research indicates that the smallest particles in the air are the most dangerous.
How to improve indoor air quality and productivity
Studies suggest that indoor air quality and productivity of employees are related. Healthy air quality directly contributes to the performance of staff. In this article, we help define solutions to improve your current IAQ.