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Back in the 1970s and 80s, millions of wooden buildings (both new and old) were treated with preservatives that were later found to be neurotoxic and carcinogenic. A special process is now able to neutralize those chemicals in existing buildings, savin… Continue reading CycloPlasma tech traps toxic chemicals used in historic wooden buildings
Benetti Home specializes in interior vertical gardens and has partnered with Sky Valet, a brand associated with the “Aéroports de la Côte D’Azur” group, to enhance the well-being of travelers. The Italian design studio has introduced its distinctive gr… Continue reading Benetti Home brings serene green spaces to airport lounges
We all know that trees help clean the air in cities, but which trees do so best? According to new research conducted in Sweden, a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees will give you the most bang for your buck.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment,… Continue reading Study suggests a mix of trees works best for cleaning air in cities
We’ve all heard how it’s a good idea to have plants in your home, as they help purify the air. Well, the bioengineered Neo P1 is claimed to excel in that department, as it’s reportedly equivalent to up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purifica… Continue reading Bioengineered “superplant” could soon be purifying the air in your home
The road is a rich olfactory experience behind the handlebars of a motorcycle. That can be a great thing; the smell of a log fire, or ocean surf, or pine forest can definitely enhance your day. On other occasions, such as overtaking a truck full of she… Continue reading Puros motorcycle helmet pipes you HEPA-filtered air as you ride
It has long been known that plants can help mitigate air pollution in urban environments. New research reinforces such findings, showing that “tredges” planted around schoolyards can help protect children from traffic-derived airborne particles.Continu… Continue reading Study shows how planted “tredges” can protect children from air pollution
After six years of development and hundreds of prototypes Dyson has finally launched its first foray into the wearable market, unveiling one of the weirdest products we’ve seen in a long time. Called The Zone, Dyson has combined noise-cancelling headph… Continue reading Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones
LG has updated its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier mask by incorporating a microphone and speaker to make it easier to talk. The new device will appear first in Thailand in August with other parts of the world to follow.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearabl… Continue reading LG’s air purifying face mask now comes with built-in mic and speakers
In urban environments, it’s not uncommon to see cyclists wearing masks that filter out airborne pollutants. The Iwind is a little different, though, in that it actually blows purified air onto the user’s face.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Transpo… Continue reading Iwind is claimed to give cyclists a faceful of clean air