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Why should you air your house even in winter?

de temperature and weather conditions. It is even recommended to air your home when it rains (at least twice a day for 5 minutes). 2- To evacuate pollutants We don't always realize it, but the indoor air in our homes is on average more polluted than the outdoor air. This indoor pollution is p ...

23
Jan
2023

Science: Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water

water is consumed, only 9% of them are recycled. These bottles account for 12% of all plastic waste on the planet and rank as the second most common pollutants in the oceans. This pollution has a devastating effect on marine wildlife, which dies from ingesting plastic or after becoming entangled i ...

21
Oct
2024

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

e packaging and let the toy air out for at least 48 hours before giving it to your child. We don't always think about it, but this helps limit children's exposure to pollutants. ...

18
Dec
2013

Will global warming in France in the 21st century be greater than expected?

pected to avoid climate change It is therefore clear that a strict policy of decarbonization of the economy (and therefore of limiting the production of pollutants from combustion) is the only way to save the planet from a scenario that predicts a 3.8° increase in the average global temperature in ...

26
Oct
2022

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

windows to ventilate your home twice a day. Remember that airing out the rooms is one of the most effective daily habits to fight against viruses and pollutants. 5- It requires very little maintenance and watering. As we mentioned earlier, the spotted pothos is a plant that won't give you many prob ...

22
Sep
2023

Decoration, Furniture, and Bedding: 5 Tips for a Healthy Bedroom

of the house, let alone the bedroom, as they promote infections and respiratory problems, especially in vulnerable individuals. Limit fragrances and pollutants. Among the undesirable substances to avoid for maintaining a healthy bedroom, it is also important to mention the notorious VOCs or volatil ...

21
Feb
2024

Car: Why switch to electric?

he manufacturing of the vehicles and their batteries generates CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, these cars have the advantage of not emitting atmospheric pollutants. This is why they are not subject to traffic restrictions imposed during pollution peaks, nor to bans on driving in low emission zones (LEZ ...

18
June
2024

Sleeping with the fan on: why it's a bad idea

indoor air in homes often contains a cocktail of substances potentially aggressive to the airways, such as dust, pollen, mold, mites, and other indoor pollutants emitted by aerosols and cleaning or DIY products. Fans also have the effect of drying out the ambient air, which dehydrates the upper ai ...

07
Aug
2024