Oct 17Formaldehyde: sources and health impactsArticle on our website Formaldehyde is a chemical substance found in many everyday products, but few people are aware of its presence and the health risks it can pose. What is formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is an organic chemical compound (VOC) with the chemical formula CH2O. It is also known as methanal or formaldehyde. At…4 min read4 min read
Oct 17The importance of good air quality in buildingsArticle on our website For several years now, indoor air quality (IAQ) and the well-being of occupants in buildings have been at the forefront of major concerns for employers and real estate managers. …4 min read4 min read
Oct 17What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)?Article on our website When we breathe, we cannot see the air around us, but did you know that its quality can have a significant impact on our health? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an essential tool that helps us understand and monitor the air quality we breathe. What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)? The…4 min read4 min read
Oct 17Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings: Regulation is Evolving in FranceArticle on our webite Indoor air quality is a major concern in public health, addressed in the 4th National Health-Environment Plan (PNSE4) in France. Indeed, numerous pollutants present in our buildings can have detrimental effects on our health and well-being. …4 min read4 min read
Oct 17Pollen API: 6 benefits of integrating it into your systemsArticle on our website Pollen is a fine, powdery substance produced by flowering plants and carried by insects or wind for reproduction. Although it is crucial for pollination and plant survival, pollen is the main source of respiratory allergies in the spring. …3 min read3 min read
Oct 17Wood heating: a source of pollution in winterArticle on our website Air pollution is a major environmental problem in cities, and fine particles are one of the main causes of this pollution. These particles can be produced by a variety of sources, including vehicles, factories, and furnaces. …5 min read5 min read
Oct 17The power of environmental data for sports applications: a promising future for performance and healthArticle on our website Sports and GPS applications have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a variety of features such as performance tracking, route planning and health monitoring. However, few of them incorporate environmental quality data that can have a significant impact on users’ health and performance. The practice…4 min read4 min read
Oct 17UV exposure: a growing public health issue during the summer monthsArticle on our website Summer is a period that we all eagerly await. Sunny days, beach vacations, outdoor outings… All of this is part of the summer pleasures. However, behind this radiant sun hides an invisible and silent danger: ultraviolet (UV) radiation pollution. …5 min read5 min read
Oct 17Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): sources and health impactsArticle on our website We spend most of our time in enclosed spaces: at work, at home, at school… but due to many factors and pollutants, indoor air is 7 times more polluted than outdoor air. Among the most common pollutants are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are harmful to…3 min read3 min read
Oct 17Sulfur dioxide (SO2): sources and health impactsArticle on our website Sulfur dioxide or SO2 is an air pollutant, considered a key indicator of pollution that is essential to monitor according to WHO recommendations to improve the quality of life and health of populations. What is sulfur dioxide (SO2)? Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless gas with a pungent odor that is…3 min read3 min read
