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Take a Breath

Breathing air is essential for life. It is the very first thing we do when we are born. This is an instinct and naturally we expect the air to be clean but we do not instinctively question the quality of the air that we breathe.
However, in recent years the scientific community and global media are increasingly reporting on the links between human health and poor air quality. Many national bodies and world organizations are addressing this problem. As the health and economic impacts become more apparent they endeavor to set new standards and raise awareness.
It is our responsibility to support these global initiatives that will allow you to Take a Breath with total confidence. Our mission with the Take a Breath campaign is to create interest, provide information and raise awareness about indoor and outdoor air pollution.

So Take a Breath and dive with us under the surface of “Air Quality”.

Camfil's clean air solutions at the swedish pavilion - expo 2020 dubai

Created Monday, 29 November 2021

Camfil is an official sponsor of the Swedish pavilion by providing advanced clean air solutions that ensure better indoor air quality for visitors. EXPO 2020 in Dubai has started on October 1st, 2021 and will conclude on March 31st, 2022.

Take a Breath Air quality Sustainability Education and experience Innovation technology and research

Pm1: the smallest particles in the air

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

We all know that air pollution is bad for human health. A much less known fact is that new research indicates that the smallest particles in the air are the most dangerous.

Take a Breath Air quality

Hospitals & healthcare: st. james hospital dublin

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

St James Hospital Prevents Aspergillus. Healthcare facilities must maintain the highest levels of cleanliness to promote health and healing. Camfil provides air cleaners for these environments. St. James Hospitaal in Dublin used Camfil for Aspergillus prevention.

Take a Breath Life science and healthcare Commercial and public buildings Case studies

Chris Ecob on ISO 16890

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Chris Ecob, our IAQ expert, introduces the new ISO 16890 standard for testing and classification of air filters and offers interesting perspectives on the benefits for specifiers and users of filters.

Take a Breath Standard and regulations

Air pollution public awareness on the rise

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Air pollution is not a new problem. The London smog of 1952 killed an estimated 12,000 people, and in response to it, a Clean Air Act was passed in the UK to combat air pollution. View our infographic to learn more about the risks.

Take a Breath Air quality

School learns the benefit of fresh air

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

A Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis proved the Camfil Durafil filter operated at a 24% lower energy cost per year than the Viledon T-60. The Camfil product would save the customer $14 per filter per year versus the alternative.

Take a Breath Air quality Commercial and public buildings Case studies

People Matter first - understanding the effect of particulate matter

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Two striking facts perfectly illustrate why we need to place air quality at the top of the environmental and human health agenda. First, the quality of the air we breathe has a huge impact on our health and wellbeing; globally, air pollution is the leading environmental cause of shortened life, contributing to the equivalent of 5% of all deaths worldwide. Second, each of us inhales more than 25 million particles with every breath we take; the more contaminants we ingest, the greater the chance of sickness and ill-health.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Take a Breath Air quality Education and experience

Camfil welcomes ISO 16890

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

This standard provides the first opportunity for global harmonisation as it proceeds to replace the two existing localised standards; ASHRAE 52.2 which is dominant in USA and EN779:2012 which is dominant in Europe.

Take a Breath Standard and regulations

PM1 - the new focus to protect human health

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Ambient air quality has improved considerably in the last few decades by a range of measures. However, there is convincing evidence that current levels of air pollution still pose a considerable risk to human health.

Take a Breath Standard and regulations

What is PM1?

Created Monday, 21 June 2021

Humans eat 1kg of food each day, drink 2,5 kg of fluids and breathe more than 15kg of air per day. We take care about the food we eat and the water that we drink, but rarely do we consider the air we breath. Find out more with our Take A Breath infographics.

Take a Breath Standard and regulations