News Commentary | March 19, 2021
Many brands, such as LifeStraw and Tapp Water, have developed different technologies and filters to attach on faucets and bottle filters to "clean" drinking water; Real Water has developed a plastic filter that can attach to all single‑use water bottles to filter out microplastics in bottled water. ... Not part of subscription
Analyst Insight | June 30, 2021
Introduction Many organizations have had to completely shut down their indoor spaces or operate under severe restrictions during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Although there is eagerness among businesses to reopen, many stakeholders continue to be concerned about worker safety, especially in office ... Not part of subscription
Analyst Insight | December 16, 2021
Promising new technology always seems a good idea at the start. However, every technology has a scale at which its adverse effects have such an impact that the technology is no longer desirable. Combustion reached that limit by causing air pollution and even climate change due to its deployment at ... Not part of subscription
by Danielle Bradnan
While UV-C lights are known to destroy organic tissue, including some viruses (although there is not yet any evidence regarding COVID-19), the use of UV-C lights on buses and subway systems for morning cleaning is misguided. It is true that the UV-C lights will likely provide better sterilization than traditional cleaning methods alone, but the value they provide is diminished every time a new person boards the bus or subway. UV-C lights are better for applications where they can be used repeatedly throughout the day, as the protection afforded is highest immediately after the lights are used. Clients need to be thoughtful in how they deploy UV-C lights and consider them as part of a portfolio of strategies for disease mitigation.
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