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It’s become a common sight—small helicopter-like devices buzzing in the air above parks and open spaces, with operators controlling them from afar. Indeed, drones are even taking over commercial applications, with Amazon testing the delivery of packages via drone copters, and military operations, with drones used for airstrikes.
Now, governments are taking the technology into new vistas. The Polish city of Krakow recently outfitted aerial drones with pollution monitors in an effort to understand where air pollution is being emitted.

According to drone maker Pawel Kalisz, his creations include a 34x optical zoom, pollution sensors and thermal imaging technology, so operators can see via tablet-based controls where illegal burning of toxic material is being done. The city has had a problem of residents disposing of all sorts of rubbish in their fireplaces and stoves, causing spikes in pollution levels. So, the drones would be used to determine where scofflaws are burning toxic materials and would aid in inspections and fines to reduce violations.
The drones operate in the morning hours and at night, when most violations occur. Data readings will be analyzed and correlated to imagery taken during flights, to pinpoint where scofflaws are burning refuse.

This type of technology would be a boon in developing countries, where infrastructures aren’t well established to warrant developing permanent air sensor towers in towns and villages. Additionally, factories spring up in rural areas, and often flaunt pollution restrictions and regulations, so the use of portable and mobile drones would help governments regulate unchecked growth and stave off violations without significant capital outlays.

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It’s no surprise that China has some of the worst air quality in the world: rapid industrialization, unchecked and unregulated factory growth, a spike in automobile traffic in cities and a dependence on coal-fired energy has made most days in metropolitan areas a dim haze of sooty air and unhealthy conditions.

In August of 2015, for example, the Chinese government ordered the shutdown of factories and limited cars in Beijing for several days to produce a picture-perfect environment for a parade commemorating the end of World War II. So, for several hours, the downtown area featured piercing blue skies—and immediately went back to a dull brown once the parade’s photo op was over.

Since China is among the worst in terms of outdoor pollution, it was only a matter of time before an enterprising company tapped consumer concerns for healthier commutes. Now, Xiaomi is manufacturing (somewhat) stylish masks with tiny air purifiers built in, so commuters can breathe a modicum of clean air on their way to and from work.

The masks resemble the shape of surgical masks and feature a gray, hand-woven flexible material. On the right side of the mask, a small air purifier and airflow fan capture PM2.5 particulate from the air.

PM2.5 refers to a designation from the Environmental Protection Agency for airborne particulate matter—dust, dirt and pollutants—that are two and one half microns or less in length. For reference, there are approximately 25,000 microns to an inch, so 2.5 microns is incredibly small and can easily be inhaled into one’s lungs.

Powering the fan and filtration system on the mask is a small, lithium ion battery that can be recharged in three to four hours via USB. So, someone could come to work, take off the mask and recharge it so it’s ready for the commute home.

But what about the air quality while all those commuters are indoors at the office? Well, AeraMax Professional can take care of that. The complete line of commercial-grade AeraMax Professional air purifiers remove up to 99.97 percent of airborne pollutants, including germs, bacteria, allergens and volatile organic compounds from indoor air, using a unique four-stage HEPA filtration system.

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We’ve previously reported about efforts to recycle pollution into usable products, like paint and inks derived from captured air pollution. Now, however, researchers are reducing a carbon footprint by making a carbon footprint.

Energy company NRG has devised a way to capture carbon dioxide spewing from power plants and turning that into a polymer, which is then used to create athletic shoes.

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According to the company, 75 percent of the materials for the shoes are made from this polymer, effectively making the shoes ones without a carbon footprint. The recycled carbon dioxide polymer could also be used for a variety of other products and holds promise for reducing carbon emissions.
This type of work underscores an awakening in the business sector: people are more concerned with air quality and are now looking at ways of improving it. At AeraMax Professional, we’ve known this for a long time, and have steadfastly advocated for air quality improvements via commercial air filtration.

That’s why we offer a complete line of commercial air purifiers with HEPA filters to combat indoor air pollution. Our air cleaning systems remove up to 99.97 percent of airborne contaminants, including germs, allergens, bacteria and volatile organic compounds.

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The world is becoming increasingly aware about the effects of poor indoor air quality—and that awareness has extended into the realm of wireless applications, with start-ups and tech companies rushing to produce smartphone apps, tracking and measuring devices and home-based air quality tools.

These companies are also championing a concept called hyperlocality, where measurements or tracking is done in a very short distance from the intended location. That way, people can see what’s happening in their immediate surroundings.

Now, electronics firm Netatmo has created a hyperlocal air quality monitor called Healthy Home Coach. This cylindrical device sits on a desktop and pairs with a smartphone app via Bluetooth to provide users with air quality readings in the very immediate vicinity—and underscores the need for air purification in most cases, given that indoor air is two to five times dirtier than outside air.

The indoor climate monitor uses four separate sensors to continually “read the room,” with an iPhone app that displays how much air pollution is present. The device also monitors temperature, humidity and even room noise. Then, the app “coaches” you, suggesting ways to improve the surroundings.

Because of its portability, one could use the Healthy Home Coach in an office setting, or atop a cubicle, taking in readings at the office. That could make a strong case for the installation of AeraMax Professional air purifiers.

These commercial-grade purifiers also continually “read the room,” using EnviroSmart™ Technology to operate only when the air needs to be cleaned. Because the units remove up to 99.97 percent of germs, allergens, viruses, bacteria and volatile organic compounds from indoor air, the units are a perfect complement to the Healthy Home Coach—and the coaching.

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It looks like we’re closing out 2016 with a bang—AeraMax® Professional was again recognized for its superiority, this time during the HX: The Hotel Experience Rooms to Restaurants show on November 13, 2016.

Our new AeraMax Pro II won the 2016 Editor’s Choice Awards in the Best New Product—Technology category during the trade show and conference. Judged by editors of leading hospitality magazines, the Editor’s Choice Awards single out notable products and achievements, and awarded the AeraMax Pro II for its innovations in air purification.

The AeraMax Pro II was introduced this year as a complement to the other commercial-grade air purifiers in the Professional line. As the smallest of the offerings, it is ideal for spaces up to 300 square feet and employs the same type of filtration as our larger units. So, the unit is perfect for smaller restrooms and waiting areas, as well as offices and exam rooms.

To learn more about the AeraMax Pro II and its benefits, read on.

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