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Improving campus perception

campus-perception-quad-outdoors-air-quality Posted on: March 9, 2016 | By Mike Booth

For students and their families, a campus visit can be one of the most important factors in choosing a school. After all, there’s a reason universities spend so much on awesome athletic centers, top-of-the-line health facilities and cozy student unions.

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Health Update: Flu Season 2016

flu-season-2016-iaq-working-while-sick-sick-day Posted on: February 3, 2016 | By Mike Booth

Get ready: The peak of the flu season is coming.

It’s been a mild season so far, but don’t be surprised if the number of absent employees spikes in the coming weeks.

Why? As we’ve noted, cleanliness efforts such as handwashing and cleaning surfaces don’t fully protect facilities against the flu. Instead, experts have proven that the virus is most often spread through the air.

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5 ways to convince your company to invest in indoor air quality

office-manager-indoor-air-quality Posted on: January 28, 2016 | By Mike Booth

The effect that work environments have on productivity and employee satisfaction has become a hot topic in the corporate world as research continually becomes more available. More people have become aware of how Indoor air quality (IAQ) affects employees’ health, comfort and ability to focus.

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How the Museum of Science and Industry knocked out bathroom odors

Posted on: January 13, 2016 | By Mike Booth

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is one of the world’s premier learning centers for kids and adults. MSI staff play host to more than 340,000 students each year and want to make sure everyone enjoys the interactive exhibits and the overall experience.

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Cleaning up air emergencies with activated carbon

activated-carbon-air-quality Posted on: January 5, 2016 | By Mike Booth

Currently, the Aliso Canyon area of Los Angeles County is experiencing a massive methane gas leak that is expected to last for months. The leak, which was discovered Oct. 23 at the Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) Porter Ranch storage facility, has proved a monumental challenge for scientists and engineers. With a solution still weeks away, the release of methane is already equivalent to the average annual emissions of about 347,000 cars, according to Tech Insider.

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