As May rolls around each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency marks a significant event on its calendar: Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW). This year, from May 6th to 10th, AQAW 2024 is back with a crucial theme: "Knowing Your Air." The quality of the air we breathe is often taken for granted so this [...]
As World Asthma Day falls on the first Tuesday of May each year, this year’s day to celebrate is Tuesday 7th May. Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month”, so World Asthma Day acts as a great launching pad for a month of [...]
Press Release Knauf’s portfolio-approach to certification helps people to create healthier indoor environments Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced that Knauf’s HVAC fiberglass insulation product line, Knauf Performance+, has been CERTIFIED by the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program [...]
Portfolio of HVAC insulation sets a new standard SHELBYVILLE, Ind., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knauf Insulation, Inc., a leading, family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, today announced the launch of its new HVAC fiberglass insulation product line, Knauf Performance+. This product line is the first of its kind to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy [...]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) joined with Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) to create the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. AAFA is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education, and research. This year AAFA is celebrating 40 years of [...]
Protect-a-Bed is Best for Allergies Prevention Magazine has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being for 70 years. In this months issue, it names Protect-a-Bed pillow protectors as 'best for allergies'. According to Prevention Magazine: This one is a [...]
An intensive two day catch up in Dublin, Ireland for the Certification Program partners, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Ltd, included strategy and planning sessions to continue to grow and amplify the Certification Program. The Airmid high tech labs One of the highlights of the visit was [...]
National Healthy Homes Month brings into focus the critical importance of healthy indoor environments As the nation observes National Healthy Homes Month, it’s crucial to acknowledge the profound impact indoor air quality has on our health and the collective responsibility we share in cultivating healthier living environments. In this blog, we’ll explore the effects of [...]
Press Release from True Value MARCH 21, 2024 (CHICAGO) Steve Terpstra, Dr. John McKeon, John Vanderpool, Jenna Riemenschneider True Value Company has received the inaugural “ESG and Community Award” from Allergy Standards, an international certification leader in healthier indoor environments. The award recognizes True Value’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, [...]
Last week, the atmosphere in Washington DC was lit up by St. Patrick's Day, and it was more than just a day of green and shamrocks. This year, the celebrations held special significance as they coincided with the centennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States. It was a [...]
According to Forbes, "The best pillow protectors safeguard your pillows from sweat, spills, allergen triggers and just about anything else that can ruin a pillow. They also help you cut down on laundering pillows themselves, since you can wash the pillow protector rather than the whole pillow—something that can cause the fabric and fibers to [...]
As we round out another Sleep Awareness Week, we want to take a few minutes to recognise the profound impact of sleep on our overall health and wellbeing, and how by prioritizing a healthy sleep environment, with a focus on bedding, we can unlock the secrets to quality, restorative rest. In general, an adult should [...]
This year marks a significant milestone for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) as they unveil the latest edition of their Allergy Capitals report. For over two decades since its inception in 2003, this annual report has served as a vital tool in aiding individuals to identify, prevent, and manage seasonal allergies, which [...]
Popular Science Magazine conducted extensive research, reached out to experts, and did plenty of first-hand testing to compile this list of the best air purifiers for smoke and Rabbit Air's CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® air purifier comes out top for "Best Wall Mountable"! The article describes the award winning air purifier as follows: The [...]
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program has recognized the dedication and innovation of several of the Program's clients and called attention to products that help consumers create healthier indoor environments. The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is a collaborative initiative between Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) and the [...]
Our week has buzzed with excitement as our ‘Awards Season’ has come to an end, with the final award going to LG at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the Home Builders’ International Builders' Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) come together for Design [...]
Innovation is the cornerstone of progress, especially when it comes to creating healthier environments for all, and at the recent Knauf Insulation NA's National Sales Meeting in Washington DC, it was with great pleasure that we honored Knauf with the “Innovation in Insulation” Award. This recognition highlights Knauf's dedication over several years in creating a [...]
At the recent AAAAI Annual Meeting, it was with great pleasure that we celebrated Rabbit Air, a longstanding client, with a well-deserved honor—the "Supporting Healthier Communities Award." This award celebrates Rabbit Air's dedication to promoting healthier living environments, particularly for individuals affected by asthma and allergies in the community. For over a decade, Rabbit Air [...]
An article by Anna O'Donovan published in Kitchen and Bath Business, the Official Publication of KBIS highlights how the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Mark acts as a trusted guide for designers who are seeking to answer the increasing consumer demand for designing healthy interiors. The trend towards healthier buildings has gained momentum but the [...]
Wrapping UP AAAAI 2024 Annual Meeting The AAAAI 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington DC has come to a close, and what an eventful and successful gathering it has been. We are delighted to share some of the standout moments from our time at the event, particularly at our bustling Healthy Home booth. First [...]