Indoor Air Quality

9 Abbreviations that Tell You Which Air Filter Is Better

9 Abbreviations that Tell You Which Air Filter Is Better

MAY 17, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 7 MINUTES OF READING

Fibrous air filters collect professional jargon as efficiently as they collect dust. We hope this untangling of acronyms will be helpful next time you are researching a filter to pair with the ActivePure® Technology in your HVAC system.

7 Reasons Why You Should Budget for Better Indoor Air Quality

7 Reasons Why You Should Budget for Better Indoor Air Quality

APRIL 26, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 6 MINUTES OF READING

HVAC costs aside, indoor air quality may not be a line item on your budget. Here's why it ought to be.

The Clean Air in Buildings Challenge: 6 IAQ Lessons for Building Managers

The Clean Air in Buildings Challenge: 6 IAQ Lessons for Building Managers

MARCH 31, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 5 MINUTES OF READING

We recently attended the White House's briefing on internal air quality and distilled 6 takeaways for busy building managers-whether individuals, management companies, or facilities personnel.

13 Ways That Disasters Contribute To Air Pollution (Part 2)

13 Ways That Disasters Contribute To Air Pollution (Part 2)

MARCH 24, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 9 MINUTES OF READING

Hello again, doomsayers. In Part 1, we discussed weather-related disasters. Now, let's discuss every other type of air pollution disaster, from the cosmic to the current.

13 Ways That Disasters Contribute To Air Pollution (Part 1)

13 Ways That Disasters Contribute To Air Pollution (Part 1)

MARCH 22, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 7 MINUTES OF READING

Buckle up, doomsayers! In Part 1 of this two-part article, we discuss the weather-related disasters which can worsen air quality.

Plants vs. Air Purifiers: Which Cultivates the Cleanest Air?

Plants vs. Air Purifiers: Which Cultivates the Cleanest Air?

MARCH 15, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 9 MINUTES OF READING

We'll save you the suspense; if air cleaning was a race, air purifiers would win. Learn why-despite commonly held misconceptions-purifiers outclass peace lilies, golden pothos, and majesty palms every time.

Want Better Office Air Quality? Reduce Particulate Matter.

Want Better Office Air Quality? Reduce Particulate Matter.

MARCH 1, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 11 MINUTES OF READING

Ah, the corporate office building! Alas, many of your employees haven't basked in its fluorescent glory for nearly two years. Soon, however, everyone will happily [...]

Air Purification & Volatile Organic Compounds: Part 2

Air Purification & Volatile Organic Compounds: Part 2

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 7 MINUTES OF READING

In our last article, we explored how VOCs infiltrate your air. Now, we'll tell you how to show them the door.

Air Purification & Volatile Organic Compounds: Part 1

Air Purification & Volatile Organic Compounds: Part 1

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 12 MINUTES OF READING

Volatile Organic Compounds are an essential factor to understand when maintaining indoor air quality. ActivePure® Technology explains 15 common VOCs and their sources.

What We've Learned from Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic

What We've Learned from Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 3 MINUTES OF READING

What the path forward looks like, according to six infectious disease and public policy experts

Air Pollution & Infection Rate: How Air Quality Makes Diseases More Dangerous

Air Pollution & Infection Rate: How Air Quality Makes Diseases More Dangerous

JANUARY 27, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 10 MINUTES OF READING

Air pollution and pathogens are best buds; they love to help each other out if it means hurting you. ActivePure® Technology explains the strange relationship between air quality and infection rate.

Air Purifier Safety Concerns: What to Know Before You Buy

Air Purifier Safety Concerns: What to Know Before You Buy

JANUARY 18, 2022 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 11 MINUTES OF READING

Do you have concerns about certain air purification technologies? Well, guess what? So do we. Together, let's dive into three common air purifier concerns, and explore what you can do about each.

Air Purifier Buying Guide: 10 Questions to Ask

Air Purifier Buying Guide: 10 Questions to Ask

DECEMBER 22, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 11 MINUTES OF READING

ActivePure® Technology explains the questions you need to ask when buying an air purifier for your favorite breathing space. More importantly, we provide the answers.

Indoor Air Quality Testing: What to Test, When to Test, & How to Test

Indoor Air Quality Testing: What to Test, When to Test, & How to Test

DECEMBER 14, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 19 MINUTES OF READING

ActivePure® Technology breaks down IAQ contaminants and the 7 air quality tests which can confirm their presence.

Passive vs. Active Purification: A Guide to 11 Air Filtration Technologies

Passive vs. Active Purification: A Guide to 11 Air Filtration Technologies

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 23 MINUTES OF READING

Confused by the different air purifying technologies on the market? Let us help! ActivePure breaks down 11 air purification technologies, and explains how each is either "passive" or "active."

12 Tips for Healthy and Happy Holiday Travel

12 Tips for Healthy and Happy Holiday Travel

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 10 MINUTES OF READING

Ah, the holidays. Time to snuggle in a sleigh under a quilt, put hot potatoes into the children's pockets in case of a blizzard..

"Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind": Indoor Air Quality in Winter

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 13 MINUTES OF READING

Here's why indoor air quality degrades during the winter, and here's how to fix it.

Flu Season: Questions and Answers

Flu Season: Questions and Answers

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 / BY JOSEPH KNIPPER / 14 MINUTES OF READING

The flu may have been upstaged by its big-brother COVID-19, but that doesn't mean that it's gone away for good. Flu season is here once again, and the need to protect yourself and your loved ones is just as great as ever.

Boch Center Takes Significant Measures to Ensure a Safe Return to Live Performances

Boch Center Takes Significant Measures to Ensure a Safe Return to Live Performances

AUGUST 5, 2021 / BY ActivePure® Technology / 3 MINUTES OF READING

The Boch Center is the first Massachusetts-based performing arts venue to integrate ActivePure® Technology as part of its COVID-19 protection protocols.

Innovation as the Best Preparation for the Next Great Health Crisis

Innovation as the Best Preparation for the Next Great Health Crisis

JUNE 22, 2021 / BY ActivePure® Technology / 4 MINUTES OF READING

Emerging from a global crisis of unprecedented proportions in our lifetime, even those in healthcare-related fields and those well-versed in healthcare policy have begun..

Commute with Peace of Mind Thanks to ActivePure's Air and Surface Purification Technology

Commute with Peace of Mind Thanks to ActivePure's Air and Surface Purification Technology

JUNE 21, 2021 / BY ActivePure® Technology / 3 MINUTES OF READING

With many Americans concerned about their financial stability, their family's health and finding a vaccine..

Air Purification Systems Help Property Management Companies Bring Tenants Back into the Office

Air Purification Systems Help Property Management Companies Bring Tenants Back into the Office

JUNE 21, 2021 / BY ActivePure® Technology / 3 MINUTES OF READING

...businesses have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their office spaces.