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North India has seen a drop in air quality from moderate to very poor over the last couple of weeks, with conditions projected to get severe over the next few days.  The Meteorological Department is predicting a longer winter with lower temperatures due to the El Nina effect.  All this means that the winter is going to be cold and long, which implies a severe and longer air pollution season leading to extended exposure to harmful black carbon nanoparticles(PM2.5).  These particles in the air, once inhaled create short and long-term health effects, that could start with something as simple as allergies, or even a headache, to something as severe as COPD, heart disease, lung cancer and more. Nirvana Being, India’s leading clean air solutions business offers an array of respiratory health products to keep you safe both indoors and outdoors. Here are 5 products that will assist you to mitigate the risks of inhaling PM2.5 and help you breathe pure. N95 Certified Masks for Adults & Kids: The 3 layered masks come with our nanotechnology filter in the centre which has been tested to block respiratory droplets and pollutants such as bacteria, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.1 micron in size (with a >95% efficacy). Driving high comfort, these masks have been tested for extremely low breathing resistance, are washable up to 10 times and reusable for 300-500 hours. With classic and timeless designs for adults to wear formally or casually in the Airific 2.0 range, they are also available in fun designs of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Barbie characters for kids in the Nirvana 2 Pack. My Purmist: A product listed by FDA and Health Canada as a Class 1 medical device, nothing matches the effectiveness and ease as that of Mypurmist ultrapure steam inhaler which comes with an instant germ-free steam plus a HEPA air purifier. Highly recommended for use as a respiratory preventive, it is also a natural sinus remedy and natural decongestants for immunocompromised people for relief from the discomfort associated with viruses, allergies, colds, coughs, and flu. Nanotech AC Filter: The Nanotech AC Filter is fitted with a welded carbon filter later to remove all volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours and gases from your indoor space. The Split AC Filter is tested by Nelson Labs, USA, to filter down to 100 nanometres (0.1 micron) with a 99.7% efficacy as nanoparticles between 50-1000 nanometres are most harmful to humans. It is made using electro-spun nanofibers which are infused with antibacterial additives to trap even the smallest airborne particles. Life of each AC filter is estimated at 200-500 hours based on the AQI conditions. Airgle: The Airgle PurePal Clean Room (AG900) air purifier is specifically engineered for airborne infection control. Severe allergy and asthma sufferers, and those with other critical respiratory problems, will find the AG900 perfect for their needs. It features 3.5 lbs of activated carbon to capture chemicals, tobacco smoke, ordors, volatile organic compounds and other gaseous pollutants. It is the world’s 1st and only photocatalytic oxidation technology that uses a catalytic metal plate, electronic component, a germicidal UV lamp and UV lamp ballast within one solo disposable module.  Airgle uses 40sq. ft. of C-Type H14 Medical Grade HEPA to destroy virus and bacteria, and removes over 99.9995% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns while maintaining maximum airflow and speedy purification. Airific Car Cabin Filter: It is empowered with Active Molecular Technology (AMT). This is a do-it-yourself (DIY) product which replaces your existing filter in a slot behind your glove compartment.  The product creates a barrier for PM 2.5, PM 1, SOX & NOX gasses, pollen, bacteria, TVOCs and viruses, and prevents them from both entering the cabin of the car, and also, recirculating within the cabin. Through tests performed on various car models, we have found that Airific Car Cabin Air Filter brings PM2.5 within the WHO recommended range within 2 minutes of switching the air vents of the car on. This filter has a life of 6 months, assuming an average usage of 2 hours daily. #SAFETYFIRSTALWAYS

The education space in Delhi NCR has been forced to make some serious adjustments over the past 5-6 years as air pollution and now COVID has raised some serious health and safety concerns for our children.  Almost seems that the core focus has shifted from education to prioritising health and safety. After a break of 18 months due to COVID, there is an increased pressure to re-open schools from Government and parents to return to a normal, with COVID.  The fact that schools, colleges are trying to open their doors at a time while children and still unvaccinated and the timing overlaps with peak air pollution season in North India, raises additional challenges. While Government has repeatedly stepped in to close down schools in Delhi NCR over the past few years once AQI levels exceed emergency levels, some of the leading proactive schools of Delhi had created special taskforces focused on reducing the exposure of their children (to air pollution). Faced with 2 looming challenges of COVID and air pollution, The Ardee School, a leading school in Delhi has taken the approach of procuring reusable N95 masks with nanofiber filters for their staff and students, custom manufactured with their logos and matching with the school uniform.   Advantages of uniform N95 nanofiber masking at Schools are- Uniform masks that are compulsory for everyone makes it a necessity and ensures that the same level of protection is maintained between every person within the school premises – since no one is safe from COVID, until everyone is safe! N95 Nanofiber fitted masks in multiple sizes filter all the inhaled and exhaled air, are highly breathable, reduce air pollution exposure and mitigate COVID risk. While masks are compulsory in all schools, masks of variable quality and safety increase risk As parents and educators, it is important for you to ask the authorities of your child’s school as to what steps they are implementing to ensure risk mitigation and let them know these essential steps that schools like The Ardee School is taking and setting an example for everyone to follow.

At the end of the monsoon season over North India, in mid-to-late October and most of November, the Delhi NCR region experiences Episode 1 of its long air pollution season.  The residue burning from the paddy fields across the states of Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand and more creates an annual combustion event that impacts the health of over 700 million people in the densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plain.  The timing of this event at the onset of winter, with the lower morning temperatures, keep the pollutants lower near the ground, where we breathe and make it harder to disburse.  It is not just the toxic haze that worsens but it pollutes swathes of the northern parts of the country and creates a massive health crisis, putting hundreds of millions of people at risk. Some estimates state that farmers in India burn more then 23 million tonnes of paddy stubble each year. The onset of winters brings farm fires with it, massively impacting the nation’s capital, dramatically raising the air quality index, and increasing the PM2.5 to more than 100 times the safe threshold levels defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). After the monsoon season ends in the country, the meteorological conditions favour a more stable atmosphere where the pollutants accumulate and reside for a longer duration, leading to severe levels of pollutions. In 2020, it is estimated that 1.8 million people died from air pollution in India, way more than COVID. Experts suggest that Covid-19 and its effects worsen with a deterioration in air quality and cited a direct link between 30% of total covid deaths in the world and air pollution. As the country is recovering from the 3rd wave of the pandemic, it is a shared responsibility of all humans to consider planetary health and not add to the already existing burden on the medical infrastructure. A study conducted in 2019 suggests that when a person is exposed to high level of particulate emissions, it decreases the functionality of the human lungs, which has a more adverse impact on children, who are more likely to develop asthma or chronic pulmonary diseases. With all the schools and public spaces opening, the children are as exposed to the outside world as the adults are. As we all pray for the COVID pandemic to end, we need to collectively prepare for the paddy burning season which usually starts in the beginning of October every year, with conditions intensifying in late October once the wind direction changes to one out of the North West. The local combustion from the diyas and fireworks during the festive season only adds to the problem. While the Government of Delhi had reversal of air pollution as an election promise in 2020, so far, the initiatives have been more band-aid fixes and it is apparent that there is no comprehensive strategy.  In any case, air pollution knows no boundaries and the Delhi Government will need to work with the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and more to reduce emissions at the source, in the entire airshed.  Any reversal of air pollution for this upcoming season looks highly unlikely in the absence of any comprehensive plan. The blog is more of a bugle call to the residents of North India that ‘Winter is Coming.’  Nirvana Being’s range of air purification solutions provide complete protection while you are indoors (Airgle, Mypurmist, Nanotechnology AC Filters, etc.) and outdoors (Airific 2.0 and Nirvana Masks with Nanotechnology, IdMasks, O2 Curve, etc) that help you breathe pure, without compromising your lifestyle.

Founded in 2015, the name Nirvana Being has become synonymous with sustainable, scientific and responsible clean air solutions to shield you from harmful pollutants/viruses in the air and allow you to live a healthy life, without compromising your lifestyle. We offer an array of products that protect you everywhere you go- both indoor and outdoor, including specialized masks certified by Nelson Labs, USA with 95% viral filtration efficiency, and air purification and monitoring solutions for homes, cars and centrally conditioned buildings to make clean air more accessible. Airific 2.0 Masks The 3 layered masks come with our nanotechnology filter in the centre which has been been tested to block respiratory droplets and pollutants such as bacteria, pollen and other allergens as small as 0.1 micron in size. Driving high comfort, these masks have been tested for extremely low breathing resistance, are washable upto 10 times and reusable for 300-500 hours. With classic and timeless designs for adults to wear formally or casually, they are also available in fun designs of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Barbie characters for kids. iD Mask Engineered for low resistance and easy breathability during exercising and sports activities, these masks have a velvety soft silicon facial seal to keep pollution out and maintain comfort. With shatter resistant shield and electro-static cloud media, it captures pollution particles down to PM 0.3 micron. Its filters usually lasts 3 to 6 weeks if used 1 hour daily, depending on the kind of activity. O2 Curve Mask The O2 Curve Mask provides a snug fit around your nose and mouth even while you smile and talk and prevents fogging up of glasses and its medical-grade silicone provides exceptional comfort and faces seal.  They offer offers exceptional protection from airborne particles with a tight face seal and replaceable filters. With an efficacy to remove particulate matter down to 0.1 microns and blocks 95% of PM2.5 particles, The O2 Mask is fully washable and submersible and can withstand boiling temperatures for sanitation purposes. Nanotech AC Filter The Nanotech AC Filter is fitted with a welded carbon filter later to remove all volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours and gases from your indoor space. The Split AC Filter is tested by Nelson Labs, USA, to filter down to 100 nanometres (0.1 micron) with a 99.7% efficacy as nanoparticles between 50-1000 nanometres are most harmful to humans. It is made using electro-spun nanofibers which are infused with antibacterial additives to trap even the smallest airborne particles. Life of each AC filter is estimated at 200-500 hours based on the AQI conditions. My Purmist A product listed by FDA and Health Canada as a Class 1 medical device, nothing matches the effectiveness and ease as that of Mypurmist ultrapure steam inhaler which comes with an instant germ-free steam plus a HEPA air purifier. Highly recommended for use as a respiratory preventive, it is also a natural sinus remedy and natural decongestants for immunocompromised people for relief from the discomfort associated with viruses, allergies, colds, coughs, and flu. Ventimax Ventimax pulls in fresh outdoor air from outside your room, through a pre-fitted HEPA filter, to draw in the filtered fresh air – like a window with a filter. It filters all PM2.5 out of the ambient air down to PM 0.3 microns and has the impact of creating a slight positive pressure in the room, so no polluted air can enter. The filter is replaceable and each filter should last 1-3 months, depending on the ambient AQI and Ventimax is Ideal for bedrooms, school/college classrooms, offices, meeting/board rooms, any other location that has poor or no fresh air intake. Airgle The Airgle PurePal Clean Room (AG900) air purifier is specifically engineered for airborne infection control at hospitals, medical clinics and other health care facilities. Severe allergy and asthma sufferers, and those with other critical respiratory problems, will find the AG900 perfect for their needs. It is the world’s 1st and only photocatalytic oxidation technology that uses a catalytic metal plate, electronic component, a germicidal UV lamp and UV lamp ballast within one solo disposable module.  The Titanium Pro module safely breaks down harmful chemicals and odors, while effectively killing bacteria and virus as small as 0.01 microns in size. Equipped with 360-degree air circulation technology, Airgle air purifiers provide maximum airflow and speedy purification. Laser Egg Laser Egg uses laser-based light scattering to individually count particles as they enter the device, and calculate PM2.5 concentrations based upon these measurements. The Laser Egg 2 air quality monitor allows for extremely fast measurements, with high accuracy readings calculated every 0.1 seconds. The Laser Egg+ CO2 and Laser Egg + Chemical are powered by an array of highly accurate sensors and Kaiterra's innovative cloud-based calibration. Sensedge Tested and certified by the RESET standard for accuracy, the Sensedge is fully compliant with various green building and air quality standards. With easily swappable and customizable sensor modules, the Sensedge is built to measure all parameters and pollutants in the air. With schools and public spaces opening up, it is more essential than ever before that you and your loved ones are well protected. Nirvana Being’s range of air filtration solutions for both indoors and outdoors will responsibly shield you from harmful pollutants and viruses present in the air, because no one is safe until everyone is safe. Breathe Pure and Stay Protected.