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Biophilic Office: Interior Design Principles and Benefits

Green Business Bureau

Working in a biophilic office environment nourishes employees’ physical and mental health in many ways, such as reducing airborne pollutants, creating a calming atmosphere, among several others. Having plants and green walls in the office can improve air quality by removing airborne pollutants, reducing indoor CO 2 and producing oxygen.

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The Environmental Impact Of Biomedical Waste And How To Reduce It

The Environmental Blog

This type of waste can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals. Importance of Reducing Biomedical Waste Reducing the amount of biomedical waste generated is crucial for protecting public health and the environment.

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A valve to help curb seaborne cargo VOC emissions

Envirotec Magazine

This article is adapted from one recently appearing on the firm’s blog. Further, VOC emissions can harm the environment and human health. Several other VOCs including ethane, propane, butane, pentane, and hexane react with NOx to form ground level ozone which has harmful effects on human health and on plants.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

With this in mind, check out the Green Business Burea’s blog article Sustainable Business Travel: How Companies Can Minimize the Environmental Impact of Corporate Travel. Some of these chemicals can then persist in nature, entering food chains, and ultimately harming human health. Look for certified bio-based cleaning products.

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Building community knowledge in Colorado

Defend Our Future

But without clean air, our health and safety in outdoor environments is threatened. Despite Colorado having some of the nation’s strongest clean air protections, Denver ranks as being the seventh-most polluted city for ozone pollution in the country according to the American Lung Association’s last State of the Air Report.

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Air District Targets Southern California Logistics Industry

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance. The author would like to thank Jennifer Garlock for her contribution to this blog post. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.

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Air District Targets Southern California Logistics Industry

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance. The author would like to thank Jennifer Garlock for her contribution to this blog post. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.