{"id":402219,"date":"2025-05-30T10:49:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=402219"},"modified":"2025-05-30T10:54:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:54:48","slug":"what-happens-when-certification-meets-impact-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/what-happens-when-certification-meets-impact-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When Certification Meets Impact?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2><strong><em>Our Impact This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month wasn\u2019t just a campaign for us.<br \/>\nIt was a statement of intent and action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, the <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> Certification Program leaned into its mission, not just to certify, but to clarify, educate, and elevate healthier choices for indoor environments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how we made an impact:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_402221\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402221\" class=\"size-fusion-400 wp-image-402221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-400x400.png\" alt=\"Collage showing people using Certified asthma &amp; allergy friendly\u00ae products such as insulation, bedding, filters, air purifiers, washing machines, and vacuums in everyday life\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/certified-products-indoor-health-collage-2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-402221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From flooring to bedrooms, laundry to air filters, our &#8216;How We&#8217; videos showed how Certified Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae products support healthier indoor air<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Launched 11 Deep-Dive Articles and \u201cHow We\u201d Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rolled out\u00a011 educational articles\u00a0across Certified categories, from bedding and insulation to washing machines and flooring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each piece brought science to the surface:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Explained the\u00a0rigorous testing\u00a0behind our Certification, from allergen reduction to chemical content to mold growth resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Debuted our\u00a0\u201cHow we test\u201d videos, walking readers through real-world testing in action<\/li>\n<li>Showcased\u00a0infographics\u00a0that made the science easy to understand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These weren\u2019t just product features.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were behind-the-scenes looks at how Certified products support\u00a0healthier indoor air, especially for the over 100 million Americans living with asthma and allergies.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Celebrated Expanded Certified Ranges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_402138\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402138\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-402138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Filtrete\u2122 Refillable Air Filter Kit with Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certification seal and tagline \u201cSmall Change. Big Impact.\u201d\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3M_refillable_filter_certified_2-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-402138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Certified Filtrete\u2122 Refillable Air Filter Kit<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_402074\" style=\"width: 268px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402074\" class=\" wp-image-402074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Knauf Pipe and Tank Insulation Certified\" width=\"258\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-402074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Certified Pipe and Tank Insulation from Knauf<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two of our Certified partners meaningful steps forward, expanding their Certified product lines:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/knauf-north-america-earns-asthma-allergy-friendly-certification-for-its-pipe-and-tank-fiberglass-insulation-products\/\">Knauf North America\u00a0added Performance+\u00ae Pipe and Tank Insulation<\/a> to their Certified portfolio<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/filtrete-brand-earns-asthma-allergy-friendly-certification-for-expanded-range-of-air-filters-including-new-refillable-platform\/\">Filtrete\u2122\u00a0introduced five newly Certified HVAC air filters, including refillable options<\/a> that offer\u00a0sustainability without compromise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team supported these announcements with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/filtrete-brand-earns-asthma--allergy-friendly-certification-for-expanded-range-of-air-filters-including-new-refillable-platform-302453493.html?158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press releases<\/a> and media amplification, reinforcing their commitment to healthier homes and buildings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Welcomed a New Partner: Alen Air Purifiers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This May, we proudly announced a new Certified partner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/alen-breathesmart-35i-45i-and-75i-air-purifiers-earn-asthma-allergy-friendly-certification\/\">Alen BreatheSmart air purifiers\u00a0&#8211; 35i, 45i, and 75i- are now part of the Certified family<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each passed our rigorous tests to reduce allergens and improve indoor air quality, aligning perfectly with our mission: to\u00a0help people breathe easier at home and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-402072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"World Asthma Day 2025\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-320x202.jpg 320w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-700x441.jpg 700w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GINA-WAD-2025-Social-Image.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Marked World Asthma Day during Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the opening week of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we recognized World Asthma Day with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/world-asthma-day-2025-making-asthma-management-accessible-for-all\/\">dedicated\u00a0blog post<\/a> and social media coverage, drawing attention to the millions affected and highlighting practical ways to improve indoor air.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Featured in Building Enclosure Magazine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_402166\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/certified-insulation-spotlighted-in-building-enclosure-knauf-insulations-portfolio-approach\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402166\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-402166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.png\" alt=\"Worker installing Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certified Knauf Performance+\u00ae pipe insulation in a commercial building\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Knauf-Pipe-header.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-402166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feature In Building Enclosure<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our team member\u00a0Dr. Anna O\u2019Donovan\u00a0published a thought-provoking piece in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/certified-insulation-spotlighted-in-building-enclosure-knauf-insulations-portfolio-approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Building Enclosure<\/em><\/a>, spotlighting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The role of third-party certification in product innovation<\/li>\n<li>How certifications like <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0can help inform healthier decisions for both builders and consumers.<\/li>\n<li>Knauf\u2019s\u00a0portfolio approach to healthier materials<\/li>\n<li>How Certified products support\u00a0builders, consumers, and industry standards.<\/li>\n<li>How third-party recognitions, such as Knauf\u2019s recent NAHB award, are helping drive more intentional material selection across the built environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With\u00a0new partners, expanded product lines, and growing community engagement, momentum is high.<\/p>\n<p>Next month promises even more:<\/p>\n<p>Awards<\/p>\n<p>Community activations<\/p>\n<p>New Certified innovations<\/p>\n<p>But for now, we\u2019re proud of what we built this month:<\/p>\n<p>Not just content, but\u00a0confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Not just products, but\u00a0proof.<\/p>\n<p>Because healthier indoor air isn&#8217;t a trend. It\u2019s a\u00a0necessity.<br \/>\nAnd we\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/web-enquiry-aaafcp-usa\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Certify Your Product<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Certified product launches to educational video series, the Asthma &#038; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certification Program marked Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with real-world impact, bringing clarity to healthy indoor choices and confidence to 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