Airthologie® Science

"Millions of buyers of ultrasonic humidifiers who thought they had finally found a safe and effective way to add moisture to the home in the winter...

"Tests have confirmed, however, it is very possible decorative scented candles are a primary culprit."

The bottom line is that essential oils are created using heat, so diffusing them using heat is the original and quintessentially superior solution to dispersing them and breathing them in.

"Your skin cracks and bleeds, your lips shrivel to prunes and your nose feels stuffy and inflamed. Not only is dry winter air uncomfortable, but experts say those skin changes weaken your body’s defenses against sickness-causing germs. It’s no wonder Americans buy roughly 10 million humidifiers each year.

But depending on how frequently you clean your machine—and the type of water you fill it with—you may be inhaling harmful microorganisms." 

- Time Magazine, May 2017

Vice Magazine just published an excellent short documentary on their youtube channel about the enormous problem that plastic waste breaking down into our oceans has become.

"The simple answer is yes, but the reasons may not be what you expect. Odors do affect peoples mood, work performance and behavior in a variety of ways but it isnt because odors work on us like a drug, instead we work on them through our experiences with them."  - Scientific American

A new Guardian article describes the astonishing level of plastic pollution...

As this poignant article from the Guardian highlights, plastic waste is a growing problem that needs to be addressed by choosing products that are ...

Have you ever wondered why standard air fresheners seem to be made of so much plastic?