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| Summary:
Did you know that there
may be over 100 toxic fumes and gases present in our indoor atmosphere?
These fumes can cause a variety of ailments and can lead to Sick
Building Syndrome (SBS). Written by: Judy Feldstein |
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| As our buildings and homes became more energy efficient and better insolated and we started to use synthetic rather than natural building materials, the quality of the air we breathe began to deteriorate. Research by the EPA and other experts states that there may be over 100 toxic fumes and gases present in our indoor atmosphere. In extreme cases, places where we work & live have such high levels of these toxins that people become physically ill, suffering from a variety of acute medical and comfort problems such as: When a person leaves the building, these symptoms will disappear. This combination of ailments has been given the name Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). SBS causes a high level of absenteeism, lower productivity, and a greater employee turnover. Next Article: Toxic Vapors |
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| The following plants can
help to clean the air in your office building, home, or any
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