Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia supported Clean Air Day on Thursday 15 June 2023, welcoming the theme ‘Clean up our air to look after your mind this #CleanAirDay.
Clean Air Day is led by environmental charity Global Action Plan and is the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution. It aims to improve public understanding of air pollution and how it affects our health, and explain the easy actions we can all take to tackle the problem, to protect the environment and our health.
The theme for Clean Air Day 2023 reflected the research on how air pollution can affect the brain, leading to an increase in poor concentration, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Researchers found that even low levels of air pollution can cause depression and anxiety over time. The study followed almost half a million UK adults over 11 years and found that even when air quality was within official limits, those living in areas with higher pollution were more likely to suffer mental health episodes.
For new-build homes, Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system boasts up to 93% heat recovery. Meanwhile, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Multivent Plus HX CO2 provides continuous ventilation with CO2 sensing and control abilities. It can help maintain a healthy indoor space by boosting when CO2 levels reach a 1000 PPM (adjustable) or purge when 1500 PPM is reached to ensure a constant good indoor air environment free from excess CO2 levels.
For private refurbishments, the Vent-Axia PureAir Sense fan is equipped with a pioneering odour sensor that increases airflow when the air quality is poor, ensuring a comfortable living environment. Meanwhile, Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) units, the Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro and Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro, are designed to improve IAQ and prevent moisture build-up within social housing properties.
The Heat Recovery Retrofit Solution range is ideal for the deeper refurbishment of properties, including bedrooms and living rooms, and combines continuous ventilation with heat recovery. The range consists of three different dMVHR units, which can be used on a room-by-room basis or used together to help maximise energy savings. For advanced air purification in the home, the Vent-Axia PureAir Room air purifier cleanses the air removing harmful particles, neutralising bad smells and removing pollen and pet allergens, for a fresher and healthier home. The Vent-Axia PureAir Room 500 X is designed for larger homes or commercial premises.
