Tag: health
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Benchmarking: The Ultimate Catalyst for Better Air Quality Through Global Standards
Air quality is an invisible yet pervasive factor influencing our health, productivity, and overall well-being. While awareness of air pollution is growing, translating that awareness into actionable behavioral change remains a significant challenge. The key to unlocking this transformation lies in the power of benchmarking—a potent tool that, when coupled with global standards like the proposed…
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GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index
Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) has taken a significant step towards establishing the world’s first common Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI) by launching a comprehensive survey among its members. This initiative aims to consolidate breakpoints for the GO IAQS Index, a crucial tool for assessing and communicating indoor air quality consistently across the…
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Ventilation WG – Conclusion
The GO AQS ventilation working group convened on April 4, 2025, to discuss various aspects of ventilation in buildings and recommend the best solutions and practices in order to achieve good indoor air quality. Prioritizing Indoor Air Quality and Energy Conservation The session began with a survey of members’ perspectives on the importance of indoor…
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Filtration WG – Conclusion
The Filtration Working Group of the GO AQS convened to discuss recommendations for filtration given the multitude of existing options. Filtration Technologies and Their Effectiveness A poll on trusted filtration technologies revealed a broad consensus on mechanical filtration (HEPA and MERV filters) due to their proven performance according to their specifications. Similarly, absorbent filtration using…
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Radon WG – Conclusion
The Radon Working Group, a part of the Global Open Air Quality Standards initiative, convened to discuss and establish recommendations for indoor radon levels. This session built upon previous discussions focusing on other indoor air pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and nitrogen dioxide. The objective of this working group is…
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