Category: Health and Environment

In 2017, an Environmental Health Analytics study indicated that about 38,000 excess deaths around the world were due to NOx or nitrogen oxide emissions that went over the legal limits. Most of these deaths happened in Europe. With the way air pollution is going, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this number has doubled. According […]

Recycling refers to the process of collecting and processing waste and turning them into useful products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 300 million tons of waste every year. Unfortunately, only 32% of this waste gets recycled. The rest is either burned or ends up in landfills across the country. Burning or burying waste […]

We are exposed to toxins more often and consistently than we might realize, and that exposure can have serious effects on our health. There are situations where toxin exposure comes from your occupation. For example, firefighters, military members, people who work in oil or gas, and airport personnel are exposed to something called Aqueous Film-Forming […]

Any good boss or business owner is always looking for ways they can do right by their employees and their business. Improving employee efficiency is good for everyone involved and makes sure that the working environment you create is a happy and productive one. Here are five ways that you can positively improve the workplace […]

Sharp devices are objects that have corners, sharp edges that can cut or pierce one’s skin. Most countries usually have their laws that control the discarding of sharps waste to protect the disposers from any physical, dangerous, or contagious menaces. The sharp objects include hypodermic needles, musicians, syringes, blades, and even blunted needles. Sharp disposals […]

The preservation of ecosystems such as lakes, parks, and forests is the responsibility of the entire society, including children. Without educating young people about the benefits of preserving the environment, forests will be bulldozed, and what will remain is a land full of building complexes or shopping malls. That is why many parents and concerned […]

In most places, you need heating and cooling to survive – there’s no getting around Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. While modern HVAC systems have come a long way from the ancient ways humans moderated temperature, they still leave much to be desired. For instance, HVAC’s can be loud, producing distressing rattling and thumps at all […]

Melanie noticed her preschooler seemed to have a long-lasting cold. Oddly, her child’s symptoms were worse on windy days when dust and pollen were in the air outside. When she took her child to the doctor, she learned that her daughter didn’t have a cold — she had allergies. If you or someone in your […]

As a small business owner, you are probably constantly working on new ways to improve your office. One of the hottest topics in 2018 is businesses adopting green practices. Everything from energy production, recycling, and office cleaning – green is the way to go. Not only is it good for the environment, it will help […]

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 The basic to a healthy life is a healthy environment. If you want to achieve your health goal, it is essential to inhale pure air and follow a healthy diet. Therefore, you have to pay attention to the effects of the environment on your health. As a nurse, you will […]

Trees are the best thing to make our home look more beautiful. There are several reasons for the owners of the residential properties in resorting to tree trimming. Basically, tree lopping is considered for the safety and health issues of the general people, good health, and growth of the trees and for outdoor decoration as […]

As a retailer, you have a duty to ensure that your store is safe for your customers. Take a look around your premises. Is everything OK? See anything that might pose a danger to your customers? What about fire hazards? The most common problem areas are exposed wires from lights and computers, too many plugs, […]