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Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Cost-Saving Air Filtration for Ontario Schools: Expert Insights from Camfil Canada Air Quality Specialist Joshua Guthrie
06/20/2025, Toronto, ON // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a crucial role in creating a healthy and productive learning environment for students and staff in Ontario schools. Camfil Canada has launched a new article and accompanying video focusing on how schools in Ontario can save money on air filtration costs while improving indoor air quality. The resources are designed to help school boards and administrators tackle rising operational costs in a practical, effective way. The article, How Canadian Schools Can Save Money and Create Healthier Learning Environments, highlights the growing financial pressures faced by Canadian schools and introduces innovative ways to cut expenses related to HVAC systems and air filter maintenance. The video further supports this message by detailing real-world examples of cost-saving strategies implemented in Ontario schools, including the use of advanced air filters with high dust-holding capacities and energy-efficient designs. 'As school boards across Canada face funding pressures and seek to decrease operational costs, they could be overlooking an expense that could achieve significant savings for schools,' said Joshua Guthrie, Life Science Segment Leader and NAFA Certified Air Filtration Specialist at Camfil Canada, 'The type of air filter used could be costing Canadian schools far too much in terms of energy consumption, labour for changeouts and maintenance, and filter replacement costs.' Key topics covered include how premium filters can extend service life, reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and decrease overall HVAC system strain. Notably, Camfil Canada's team emphasizes on-site testing and Life Cycle Cost analysis (LCC) as essential tools for tailoring filtration solutions to a specific school's needs. The article also sheds light on the impressive results achieved by some Ontario school boards, where transitioning to advanced filtration systems resulted in reduced filter replacement costs and significant energy savings. One Ontario school board, for instance, saved over $500,000 in filter costs alone by adopting Camfil's air filter solutions. To learn more about how school districts can save on energy costs while improving air quality in Ontario schools, read Camfil Canada's full article and watch the accompanying video. To access these resources, see the article at Camfil Canada or watch the full video on YouTube here. About Camfil Canada For more than 60 years, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. Media Contact: Phillip Ilijevski Phone: 437-929-1161 Email: [email protected]
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Cottingham Primary School pupils aim for mental health gold
A primary school is aiming to be the first in the North Northamptonshire area to receive a Healthy Schools gold Primary, near Corby, is attempting to secure the top prize having gained a silver last Healthy Schools scheme is a self-assessed mental health project that schools take part in nationally, to help boost pupils' administrator Carolynn Southcombe said: "Looking after mental health and wellbeing is paramount for children for their education, wellbeing and happiness. If a child isn't happy, they aren't going to learn." The school achieved the bronze award in February 2024 before receiving the silver award later in the hopes to reach gold level standard by the Falconer's Hill Academy was the first school in the county to be presented with the top award. Cottingham would become the first in the North Northamptonshire Council area to receive it. Year Six pupils have been focusing on 'giving', 'connecting', 'being active', 'taking notice' and 'learning', as part of their work towards the have donated to a food bank in Corby, held a family afternoon and taken part in yoga sessions run by Mrs Southcombe."I try to work with some children about anxiety and how they can cope, and use yoga breathing and exercises to cope," she said. Year Six pupil Reuben has been working on his own fundraising mission to contribute towards the award."For 'giving', we've been doing quite a lot of fundraisers. We did a little raffle and raised £300 for Cransley Hospice," he said working on the project made them feel "more kind", "happier" and "confident". Ashley Scott, executive head teacher, said: "As a school we have to adapt and manage children's needs, whether they're four years old with anxieties, or a Year Six child that has worries about social media."BBC Radio Northampton is supporting Headfest - an annual festival focused on mental health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on schools this year.
