The AirRated Anthology: The Guide to Air Pollution
We dive into one of the most important health and environmental issues today: air pollution.
Lucy Clifton
Sustainability Series: Aerende, the homeware brand with a conscience
With recent flash flooding and heatwaves causing destruction across the globe, it’s becoming increasingly clear that companies need to improve their commitment to sustainability. That’s why we started our Sustainability Series, a collection of articles shining a light on individuals and brands that are leading the way to help the planet. They’re showing that through … Read more
Shining a light on five common air quality myths
Poor air quality is an issue that affects everyone, with wildfires and severe allergy seasons seeming to worsen as each year passes. While the topic of air quality – both indoor and outdoor – is being increasingly discussed, the volume of information can be overwhelming and lead to confusion about the facts. Lack of awareness around the … Read more
AirRated Anthology: The guide to indoor air quality
Contents History of indoor air quality Early beliefs The Industrial revolution Miasma theory The Great Smog of London Modern buildings Indoor air quality: the basics What is indoor air quality? The five key indoor air quality parameters The causes of poor indoor air quality The effects of poor indoor air quality The relationship between indoor … Read more
Greenwashing: the great deception
Sustainability has become a huge buzzword in recent years. Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products, and companies are delivering. However, when it comes to being green, things aren’t always as they seem. Many companies are adopting the image of caring about the environment, with no genuine interest in being eco-friendly. And others are pretending to … Read more
The effects of toxic air on people of colour: an interview with Destiny Boka Batesa from Choked Up
You may have heard of Choked Up: an activist group fighting for cleaner air, founded by four south London teenagers. ‘We’re black and brown teens living in areas affected worst by air pollution. Let’s clean up our clean air laws by enshrining our right to clean air.’ Choked Up We recently spoke to one of … Read more
Five TED Talks by women leading the climate change movement
Climate change activism dates back to the 90s, and the topic has been growing ever since. Mounting pressure is placed on both individuals and companies to live more sustainably, reduce their carbon footprint, and join the fight against global warming. The sheer abundance of information available, however, can sometimes feel overwhelming: it can be challenging … Read more
Sustainability Series: making sustainable living simple with Bower Collective
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that we all have an important role to play in working towards a more sustainable future. Companies, both small and large, need to take decisive action in our fight against climate change. That’s why we’ve decided to start the Sustainability Series, a set of articles dedicated … Read more
How to get a better night’s sleep by improving your indoor air quality
The conversation around how indoor air quality (IAQ) affects our health continues to gain traction, and the discussion extends to inside our homes. Poor air quality has been shown to detrimentally impact our wellbeing, and can prevent us from getting enough good-quality sleep to function properly. How does air pollution affect our sleep quality? Research … Read more
Asthma, airborne allergens and air quality: an inflammatory problem
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects around 5.4 million people in the UK, including 1.1 million children. There are many allergens that can cause issues for those suffering with asthma, including animal dander, dust mites, indoor/outdoor moulds, tree pollen and grass pollen. Airborne Allergy Action is a community interest company set up to raise … Read more