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New studies show need for tougher regulation on air quality, says British Safety Council 

Workplace Insight

It is estimated that 36,000 people, across the UK, die each year from exposure to airborne pollution, with one in every five UK citizens (more than twelve million) suffering from respiratory illnesses that are exacerbated by exposure to particulate matter.

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Neocon 2022 Explored Biophilic Office Design, But What Is It?

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The actual production of more oxygen and absorption of airborne toxins certainly help too. Being stuck indoors made humans want to bring some of the outdoors inside in order to help us breathe a little easier in such stressful times. NeoCon offered some pretty interesting ways to do this; most prevalent were plants in shared common spaces.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Using clay-based paints helped reduce airborne contaminants while reusing existing office furniture helped promote circularity and reduce landfill waste. The project used only FSC-certified timber, including reclaimed wood and walls of made of cork, a rapidly renewable material that mitigates noise.

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Uber Unveils Flying Taxi Prototype

Small Business Labs

Once airborne the eVTOL switches over to fixed-wing operation with its wings providing lift and a propeller in the tail providing thrust. The prototype (below) is a cross between a really big drone and a small airplane. The multiple rotor/propeller configuration has several advantages over traditional helicopters.

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"Letting food sit at room temperature and become colonized by airborne microorganisms runs counter to."

Denise Aday

“Letting food sit at room temperature and become colonized by airborne microorganisms runs counter to everything we’re taught about food safety. But without this guided decomposition that we call fermentation there would be no bread, cheese, tequila, or kimchee.” - [link] (via fermentthis ).

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The Journey For Anthony Van Johnson, Becoming The Highly Respected Lawyer

Small Business CEO

Fort Benning is well known as being the home to the 75Th Ranger Battalion, Ranger School, Airborne, and Infantry School. Born at the Fort Benning Army Base, Attorney Anthony Van Johnson led a busy life. … The post The Journey For Anthony Van Johnson, Becoming The Highly Respected Lawyer appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.

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Do Indoor Plants Really Provide Return On Investment?

Eco-Office Gals

Plants help to create a welcoming atmosphere, they can clear airborne nasties from the air, and of course, they are nice to look at. Research has shown that plant-filled rooms contain 50-60% fewer airborne moulds and bacteria than rooms without plants – leading to lower levels of sickness among workers. Increasing Productivity.

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