Americans spend about 90% of our time indoors, many of us spend the majority of that percentage in an office. The major contributors to poor office indoor air quality are:Chemical Pollutants (see VOC, Furniture & Finishes, and Cleaners blog entries)- such as emissions from printers, furniture, wall & floor coverings, and cleaning products.
Biological Contaminants- mold, bacteria, viruses, and allergens; all resulting from a number of sources and reactions.
Good News - there are ways to control the quality of air in your office.
Design, maintenance and operation of building ventilation systems - this includes making sure there is adequate outdoor air supply, air filtrations systems, and maintaining heating and cooling systems.
Laser printers are a big source of indoor air pollutants. It is important to make sure printers are in a room that is ventilated and away from staff.
Treehugger has a clever article on what plants to introduce in your office space to help clarify the air.
Click here to learn more about how to Green Your Office Air Quality
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