Indoor air pollution has gotten a lot of press lately; it can be even
worse than outdoor air pollution from cars, factories, and agriculture.
I recommend this step only if you have an allergy to dust mites, as indoor air contains more pollution and
toxins than outdoor air.
The EPA has stated that indoor air quality is 3 times more
polluted than outdoor air quality and a 2000 study found that there is an increase in lead concentrations in our indoor air (Sobel et al., 2000b).
Home air quality: In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted
than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.
Everybody knows that outdoor air is polluted, but many might not yet be aware that indoor air pollution, caused by chemicals offgasing from interior fabrics, paints, and other materials, can be as much as 100 times worse
than outdoor air pollution.
Indoor air is often a source of more
pollutants than outdoor air and many household cleaning and beauty products contain harmful chemicals and endocrine disruptors.
Unfortunately, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be 2 to 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air since pollutants become trapped in the limited space and recirculate repeatedly when you fail to purify the air in your home.
«This is a big problem,
bigger than outdoor air pollution or dirty water,» said Kirk Smith, an expert in health and climate effects of household energy at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health.
«A growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted
than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.»
«In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously
polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.»
Indoor air is often several times more
contaminated than outdoor air and can expose us to a variety of chemicals, allergens, particulates, obesogens, VOCs and odors.
They can make their way in through the air (indoor air is actually more
toxic than outdoor air), in the household products we use, and especially on the bottom of our shoes.
Because most people weatherize their homes and make them airtight, pollution of indoor air can be up to 10 times
worse than outdoor air pollution.
The solution to indoor pollution was ranked at 23, higher
than the outdoor air pollution solutions, whose very high costs outweighed the benefits in a developing nation context.
This can lead to poorer indoor air quality, which, in some cases, is 10 times worse than outdoor air quality
The Environmental Protection Agency has found indoor air can be filled with more
pollutants than outdoor air, which can ultimately lead to symptoms of «sick building syndrome»: tiredness, fogginess, and lack of concentration.
Indoor air is usually more polluted
than outdoor air, so you can often make a big difference just by opening the windows.
Did you know that indoor air is often times 2 - 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air?
Recent findings have demonstrated that indoor air is often more polluted
than outdoor air (albeit with different pollutants) although this has not changed the common understanding of Air pollution.
Did you know that indoor air can be more polluted
than outdoor air?
Lucky for us the plants can also help clean indoor air on Earth, which is typically far more polluted
than outdoor air.
Experts warn that indoor air is often more polluted
than outdoor air.
In fact, studies have shown that indoor air is often more polluted
than outdoor air!
Whether it's furniture off - gassing or cleaning products used around the house, indoor air quality is often worse
than outdoor air.
But since indoor air is more polluted
than outdoor air, and with all of the chemicals and off - gassing materials used in home building and furnishings today, air filters and purifiers can only help... as long as you grab the right one.
Indoor air can be hundreds of times more polluted
than outdoor air and spending time outside is a great way to get some clean air.
Even more surprising is the fact that the air inside office buildings, schools, and apartment complexes can contain 10 times more pollution
than outdoor air.
It's no surprise that air pollution can affect your health, but did you know that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air?
This makes sense because we are sedentary and indoors at night, and are breathing more indoor air, which we know is often up to 70 times more polluted
than outdoor air.
Contrary to popular belief, indoor air is more polluted
than outdoor air, having significant health consequences, says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Unfortunately, indoor air quality is two to five times more polluted
than outdoor air, according to UL Environment, GREENGUARD Gold by UL Environment, Parson Healthy Materials Lab, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Everybody knows the outdoor air is polluted, but studies have shown that indoor air is 2 - 5x more polluted
than outdoor air.
Indoor air quality can be up to seven times more polluted
than outdoor air.
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air: «In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.»
90 % of our time is spent indoors and that air can be up to 100 times more polluted
than outdoor air.
Lucky for us, the plants can also help clean indoor air on Earth, which is typically far more polluted
than outdoor air.
Indoor air is 3 - 5 times more polluted
than outdoor air, which means smoking indoors leads to greater toxic buildup and pollution.