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article October 2024 • 12 min read

COP and Air Pollution

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29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat climate change. As the world grapples with the increasingly severe impacts of global warming...

article October 2024 • 3 min read

The Impact of Outdoor Air Quality on Indoor Air and Your Options

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In the realm of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), ventilation often takes centre stage. The exchange of indoor air with outdoor air is a simple yet effective method to dilute pollutants and improve overall air quality...

article October 2024 • 2 min read

Indoor Air Quality: A Key to Student Happiness and Well-being

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While much research has focused on the impact of ambient air pollution on student happiness and well-being, the role of indoor air quality (IAQ) has been relatively overlooked. This is surprising...

article October 2024 • 2 min read

Feel Better By Improving Indoor Air Quality In Your Home

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While most discussions on indoor air quality (IAQ) often revolve around workplaces like offices or schools, the importance of a healthy indoor environment within our homes often...

article October 2024 • 2 min read

Optimize Your School's Energy Consumption with Demand-Controlled Ventilation

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When considering system upgrades, budget and return on investment (ROI) are often top of mind. While the initial costs may seem daunting, the long-term savings can be substantial...

article September 2024 • 2 min read

The Future of IAQ Management and Green Building Initiatives for Health and Sustainability

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In the not-too-distant future, the built environment will have undergone a remarkable transformation. Buildings will no longer be just static structures, but rather living organisms that actively contribute...

Infographic August 2024 • 2 min read

The Critical Importance of Measuring Outdoor Air Quality in Assessing Indoor Air Quality

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As we strive to create healthier indoor environments, it has become increasingly evident that measuring outdoor air quality is a crucial aspect of accurately assessing...

Infographic July 2024 • 2 min read

Particulate Matter - The Associated Dangers and Negative Effects of PM

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The Associated Dangers and Negative Effects of PM.

Infographic July 2024 • 2 min read

How CO2 Affects Our Health and Productivity

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The link between CO2 and mistakes made.

Infographic July 2024 • 2 min read

How Indoor Air Pollution Affects Students at School

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The importance of clean air in students' development.

article July 2024 • 3 min read

Sleep Well, Work Smart: How Quality Sleep Fuels Peak Performance

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In today's fast-paced work environment, maximizing productivity is paramount. While technological advancements like AI are revolutionizing workflows, there's another powerful tool within your control...

article June 2024 • 2 min read

Rethinking Cancer Prevention: The Urgent Need for Clean Indoor Air

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Many believe prevention of late stage cancer hinges on early detection. But what if the true frontline for cancer prevention lay right under our noses - the air we breathe indoors?...

article May 2024 • 2 min read

Unveiling the Secret to Global Wellness: The Influential Role of IAQ in the Global Wellness Movement

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Raise your hand if you have heard of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)! If not, get ready to become familiar with this powerhouse in the global wellness industry. Established in Miami, Florida in 2007, the GWI has quickly emerged as the leading resource for the global wellness industry...

article April 2024 • 2 min read

Optimize or Die: The Data-Driven Playbook for a Turbulent Economy

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The world economy isn't coughing, it's wheezing. From inflation squeezing margins to AI redefining industries, businesses face unprecedented challenges. The comfortable days of unchecked growth are gone, replaced by a stark reality...

article March 2024 • 2 min read

Is Your School Building Making You Sick?

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Schools are meant to be sanctuaries of learning, places where children can grow and thrive. But for far too many students, the very buildings they spend their days in pose a hidden threat to their health...

article February 2024 • 2 min read

The Role of Indoor Air Quality in Business Transformation

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Dilemma: How to make transformative change in employee health, wellness and productivity, improve talent acquisition, and enhance your brand in the new era of ESG and sustainability – PLUS make money...

article February 2024 • 2 min read

Reducing Seasonal Influenza's Impact On Your Business

The annual flu season is a persistent threat to businesses, as it can lead to employee absenteeism, reduced productivity, and even business disruptions. While vaccination is an essential preventive measure...

update January 2024 • 2 min read

AirGuard has collaborated with Clean Air Network to improve IAQ in Hong Kong schools

Airguard has collaborated with Clean Air Network to improve indoor air quality in Hong Kong schools. We worked with one school district to implement a comprehensive IAQ management program...

article January 2024 • 3 min read

The Race to Quality: How Indoor Air Management is Shaping the Future of Commercial Office Buildings

The pandemic may have declared the office "dead," but its obituary was, thankfully, premature. While hybrid work models have undoubtedly transformed the landscape of commercial real estate, the office is not extinct – it's simply evolving. In this new era...

article December 2023 • 3 min read

The Year the World Got Serious About Air Quality

The year 2023 marked a turning point in the global conversation about air quality. After years of complacency, in the wake of Covid and with wildfires sweeping across parts of Canada, governments, businesses and individuals finally began to acknowledge the severe health risks posed by air pollution and take concrete steps to address it...

article October 2023 • 2 min read

Learn more about protecting children's health

The United States celebrate Children’s Health Month in October, with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA makes a strong case for freeing homes of dust, mould and pet dander, which can all trigger asthma attacks and allergies, as well as lead to more serious cardiovascular issues over the longer term...

article October 2023 • 2 min read

You may work in a high risk environment without knowing

Indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and one of the most critical pollutants of indoor air is Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Elevated CO2 levels are also associated with SBS (Sick Building Syndrome)...

article October 2023 • 2 min read

10 tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint by improving indoor air quality

Climate change, largely a result of greenhouse gases trapping heat in the atmosphere, is causing extreme weather events, including heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. It is also causing sea levels to rise, threatening coastal communities...

article August 2023 • 2 min read

Why high PM levels should be taken seriously

High Particulate Matter (PM) levels affect our health in many ways ... and the majority of big cities already suffer unhealthy PM levels. PM10 refers to coase, larger particles with a diameter of less than 10 microns, but generally excludes fine particles...

Article August 2023 • 2 min read

Clean, Fresh Indoor Air is Key for Energized Spaces

In today's world, where we spend more and more time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe is more important than ever. When the air is clean and fresh, we feel energized and productive. But when the air is polluted, we can feel tired, stressed, and even sick.

Case Study May 2023 • 4 min read

Safeguarding Key Operations

The pandemic caused major disruptions to operations, supply chains and production across the globe. This is how AirGuard's Active Germ Suppression (AGS) system safeguarded key client facilities, ensuring ongoing operations.

Case Study May 2023 • 5 min read

Missing a few million? It could be your indoor air

AirGuard’s Indoor Air Quality management program helped a client maintain business continuity and eliminate $5.56 million USD of waste.

Case Study May 2023 • 5 min read

Increase Customer Spend

Feeling well is a key component of the customer experience. Temperature has a substantial impact on the time customers spend on premises and how much they spend.

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