Damp, second-hand smoke, burning of fossil fuels, paint, building material radon and biological pollutants can all cause indoor pollution. As the risk of indoor air pollution climbs, products and services that help combat the issue are also in higher demand. Here are a few ways to combat poor air quality:
- Using a ventilation system for the home helps to increase the amount of fresh air by opening windows and doors, or by running air conditioners and fans that exhaust the outdoors.
- Swapping heating and air conditioner filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Investing in a dehumidifier can help achieve EPA’s recommended humidity level of 30%-50%. Too much humidity can lead to mold.
- Educating on potential indoor air pollutants and methods for combatting them.
Increased governmental Support
Given the danger poor indoor air quality poses to national health, the US Environmental Protection Agency has introduced indoor air quality standards and policies through its Indoor Air Quality Division. The regulations require users to abide by the regulations and policies for maintaining healthy environments in indoor spaces.
Government funding is also aiding the regulating bodies to introduce new policies and regulations for clean air for indoor applications. The EPA introduced the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge, wherein the EPA published a best practice guide for improving indoor air quality and reducing the risk of spreading dangerous airborne particles. In collaboration with the Department of Energy, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies, it contains a set of clear recommendations. The federal government provided funds to improve indoor air quality in schools, public buildings, colleges and universities, including $350 billion for state and local governments, as well as $122 billion for schools, through the American Rescue Plan. These federal investments are being put to work for enhancing HVAC systems and making other ventilation and filtration improvements.
The pandemic created a demand for IAQ products in 2020 and 2021, and forced the regulating bodies to introduce new policies and regulations to maintain healthy indoor environments. US residents have witnessed an increase in awareness of indoor air quality in a post-pandemic scenario, further supported by WHO guidelines for new air quality. The guidelines prescribed by the WHO for maintaining healthy air quality provide clear evidence of air pollution damaging human health. Stringent AQG levels in 2021 influenced the awareness of maintaining indoor air quality. The growing awareness among consumers concerning the environmental and healthcare implications of air pollution will therefore propel the demand for IAQ products, which helps to drive market growth throughout the forecast period.
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