Mold In The Workplace
For most, the workplace is clean and healthy, as it should! However, mold can grow virtually anywhere and generally is not a problem. However, issues arise when mold grows indoors. An OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin states that being exposed to mold can result in health problems and can cause significant damage to a […]
Schools and Indoor Air Quality
It is that time of year again, new notebooks, fresh pencils, the sound of the first bell back to school! Here at Purely Green Environmental, we care about your child’s safety and well-being. You should ask yourself, “How do I know what is in the air my child is breathing?” The only way to be […]
Indoor Air Pollution Solutions
In a world that is filled with different cleaners, perfumes, and scents, the quality of indoor air is now a greater health hazard than outdoor air pollution. These hazards run the spectrum from allergies, toxins and contagions, leading to many health risks! Purely Green Environmental can help your home, or business, with indoor air quality […]
Air Quality Testing: When and Why
The concern of air quality is not something we think of during our everyday lives. While there is not much we can do on a daily basis about air pollution, we can exercise some control over indoor air pollution in our homes and office. Air quality testing in Massachusetts is a safe and successful way […]
The Weather is Hot, but your Indoor Air Quality is Not
Summer is for sunny days, relaxation and warm temperatures, but did you know that it is also the worst time of the season for indoor air quality? Ozone, mold, and moisture are more of an issue during summer months than they are during cooler seasons! Hot temperatures, sunny days, and light breezes do not allow […]
New Study Aims To Improve Indoor Air Quality
A recent study from the University of Alberta and Health Canada in Edmonton, aimed to explore not only volatile chemicals affecting indoor air quality, but also their sources. The study’s location in Edmonton created the perfect mix of green pastures and farmland with industrialized petroleum refineries and coal-fired power plants. This combination allowed researchers to […]
To Open or Keep Closed? That is the Question…
Whether it is during the frigid temps of the winter, or the blistering heat of summer, many homeowners across the United States are keeping their windows cracked no matter the weather condition. Why is that? A study at the Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning to find out. The main factors driving why […]
COPD Awareness & Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts
November is recognized as National COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Awareness month, to bring attention to the disease and those affected by it. What may be less recognized is the role that mold growth and poor air quality can play in exacerbating the symptoms of COPD. Now may be the best time to recognize the […]
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s Website Offers Critical Information Concerning VOCs and the Need for Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts
Thankfully, more and more people are becoming aware of the threats posed by poor air quality across the globe. From billows of smog hovering over bustling metropolitan areas, mold contamination in office buildings, to the presence of harmful chemicals in our homes, being aware of exactly what’s in the air around us is becoming an […]
Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts: How Healthy is Your Workplace?
A great deal of our time is spent indoors. Whether we’re at work, at school, driving in a car or at home, the indoor environments we are exposed to are just like any other environments. They are susceptible to the same elements that all environments are; pollution, microscopic contaminants, and whatever manmade chemicals are introduced […]