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Indoor Air Quality

"Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations."-EPA

Use the following resources to immediately improve indoor air quality.

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES

Guidelines to Healthier Indoor Air

Canadians for a Safe Learning Environment, Scent Free Program, Fragrance Chemicals are not Harmless

California Department of Public Health, Cleaning for Asthma-Safe Schools

Healthy Schools PA, Women for Healthy Environment, The Air We Breathe: The Case for Fragrance -Free Schools

The Childsafe School Fragrances: School Fragrance Policy

UCLA CSW Accessible Spaces: Barbara Streisand Center  a fragrance-free toolkit

Healthy Schools Network, Parent's Guide to School IAQ

EPA, Indoor Air Quality in Schools, Managing Asthma in the School Environment

The American Federation of Teachers, Health & Safety for All,  Indoor Air Quality. FRAGRANCE FACT SHEET,
"Smelling Good but Feeling Bad"

Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines:
Clean Air is Odor-free: Removing Fragrances to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Offices

Other Indoor Air Quality Organizations

Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality and Buildings

Building operators looking for information about the sources and effects of scents can consult the sixth module of the CCIAQ's Guide for Indoor Air Quality. The module also describes ways to help operators work toward making scent-free buildings.

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​National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association

A non-partisan, grassroots, civic-minded organization that is focused on eradicating carbon monoxide poisoning and helping carbon monoxide poisoning survivors recover to lead a happy, healthy, and productive life. 

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The Green Design Center

The Green Design Center was created in response to the growing demand from homeowners and contractors for home building and home improvement products that are green and healthy, and for design services with an expertise in green building products.

Change the Air Foundation

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people make the connection between their health and their homes. Driving Change for healthy indoor air.

The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com

The nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource. Patient Advocates who provide exclusive services to help mesothelioma patients and their loved ones through every step of their journey

Consumer Notice "Silica Dust"

Consumer Notice is a consumer advocacy organization dedicated to providing reliable health and safety information and empowering consumers to assert their legal rights.

Quotes from Steinmann, Ten questions concerning air fresheners and indoor built environments
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