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Clean Indoor Air

On average we spend a large majority of our time inside, making the air quality we breathe a priority- but many times were unaware that it could be dangerous. Gas furnaces, stoves and pollution can lead to a dangerous Air Quality Index (AQI) inside. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that “studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times — and occasionally more than 100 times — higher than outdoor levels.” Cooking and heating our homes through gas combustion is clearly linked to health repercussions… but not everyone has access to an alternative, and often marginalized communities receive the burden of environmental injustices.

What actions can we take if we don’t have access to an alternative? 

Learn about dangerous indoor air quality and action to take against it, and learn how to build your own Air Purifier. 

 

Resources

How to Make Your Own DIY Air Purifier

Check out this guide from Common Humanity Collective on how to make your own effective DIY Air Purifier with just a standard box fan, a filter, and a couple other supplies. Instructions in English and Spanish! (Instrucciones en ingles y español)

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