Some air purifiers can make air quality worse

According to the study, which appears in the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, using an ozonolysis air purifier in a sealed room can lead to ozone levels as high as 350 parts per billion, a level equivalent to a Los Angeles Stage 2 Smog Alert. The EPA has already come out against ozone-producing air purifiers, saying that they have “little potential to remove indoor air contaminants.”

via Engadget

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Steve holds a degree in Environmental Engineering Technology from Humber College in Toronto, is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Sustainable Building Advisor. He currently lives in Victoria BC and works as a green building consultant specializing in residential LEED projects.

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