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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]
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
State leaders, officials push for clean air quality for Connecticut schools
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — It is 'National Healthy Schools Week,' and state legislators, community members, and advocates are coming together on Wednesday to ensure clean air for all students and teachers in Connecticut. The goal is to promote healthy learning environments. Air quality issues have been seen in several school districts around our state, and the leaders of Wednesday's event are calling for change. A dozen evaluated for 'nausea' symptoms at Thompson public school In Hartford, state Rep. Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield) will join legislators and members of the Connecticut Working Group on School Indoor Air Quality. They're calling for the CT General Assembly to pass bill 6922, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean air and ensuring local districts meet indoor air quality safety standards. The bill discusses necessary heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades, and the importance of routine HVAC inspections and maintenance. Indoor air quality advocates say this bill is more important than ever in the face of looming federal funding cuts. Several schools across the state have reported air quality issues over the past few years. Earlier this year in Thompson, a dozen students and staff from the middle school were sent to three different hospitals after some felt sick and had trouble breathing. It was later found that an exhaust fan and unit ventilation failed. In 2023, authorities found mold at Deep River Middle School. This will be discussed at 10 a.m. at the legislative office building in Hartford on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
