Camfil Air FILTERS

13–16 minutes to read Each year since the implementation of the Clean Air Act in 1970, the EPA releases its Annual Air Report, highlighting the nation’s progress in the mission of reducing levels of hazardous pollutants in the air. In this article, air quality experts from global air filtration industry leader Camfil explain the findings of the EPA’s Annual Air Report and what it means for Amer...

HEPA air filters and devices that use them have become a hot commodity since 2020, but HEPA filters have been around since the early 1950s. HEPA filters are used in a variety of highly sensitive applications, such as preventing airborne contamination in hospitals and healthcare facilities and protecting equipment from particulate matter in cleanroom facilities. HEPA filters are also being used ...

Across the world, more people die from air pollution-related illnesses than in car accidents. During summer and winter months, weather patterns and other factors can cause increases in air pollutant concentration and worsened air quality. In this article, air quality experts from Camfil explain the factors that can lead to poor air quality in the summer and winter seasons. Air Quality in the Su...

9 minutes to read Exposure to particulate matter in the air has long been connected to a wide range of poor health outcomes. A new study published in Neurology has revealed a link between short-term and long-term exposure to particulate matter and stroke mortality. Furthermore, the study has demonstrated the increased dangers associated with smaller-sized particles. Particulate Matter Size Clas...

10 minutes to read It is widely known that exposure to air pollution is linked to a wide array of health issues, and is most frequently associated with lung and heart issues. However, the damage that air pollution may cause extends far beyond the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. A longitudinal study published in 2022 has found a link between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) an...

"Upgrading a building’s HVAC equipment can be a difficult process to navigate, with the need to strike a balance between issues such as budget and industry air quality requirements. In a new resource, air quality experts from global air filtration manufacturer Camfil share the top three most important factors to consider when choosing replacement air filters or upgrading a building’s HVAC sys...

Reducing energy consumption is a goal shared across industries, and increasing the energy efficiency of air filtration systems is a major piece of this goal. In response to the demand for more energy-efficient air filters, Camfil has announced the launch of the next generation of Durafil ES filters. The Energy Cost Index (ECI) indicates how cost-effective a filter will be over its lifet...

With nearly 90% of our time spent indoors, it's time to start paying attention to indoor air. So let's talk about it! Have you ever thought about the indoor air you breathe at work? How can workplaces & organizations better tackle this issue? "The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative (CAO) calls on organizations across the globe to take 100% accountability for the indoor air people brea...

Riverdale, NJ — The EPA’s Annual Air Report discusses air pollution trends around the United States each year, focusing on specific pollutants that are considered especially harmful to human health and the environment. In a new resource, air quality professionals from Camfil USA, explain the findings of the report in easy-to-understand language and discuss the implications of the findings for...

A crucial factor in a student’s success is the air they breathe. Research has demonstrated the effects of air quality on several key aspects of cognition.  In a 2016 study, researchers tested how air quality affected the cognitive performance of office workers. Study participants spent six full work days (eight hours) in environmentally-controlled office spaces, blind to test conditions. E...