Systematic Cloth Folding Impacts Sanitary Results>>>
This video details a scientific study comparing cleaning techniques to determine how systematic cloth folding impacts sanitary results. By measuring organic residue with ATP meters, researchers discovered that traditional "wadding" or bunching a towel causes it to rapidly lose effectiveness,…
Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML)>>>
Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) is a metric used in lighting design to measure how much a light source stimulates the human biological clock, rather than just how bright it looks to the human eye. While traditional "lux" measures the light…
HEAL Handbook: Architecture and Design for Healthy Schools (Podcast)>>>
Architecture and Design for Healthy Schools — Based on The HEAL Handbook, written by associates of INDEX, its Indoor Health Council, and DAG Architects — About the HEAL Handbook (HH) — HH provides a comprehensive framework for designing educational facilities…
The “Hiring for Health” (H4H) Staffing Model>>>
The H4H model functions as a "force multiplier," using professionalization to solve the industry’s traditional labor hurdles. H4H Features 1. Pre-Qualification Require evidence-based training before hiring. Filters for motivated individuals; reduces turnover. 2. Wage Alignment Pay professional wages (e.g., $30/hr)…
The Healthy School Facility Handbook – Audio>>>
The audio below is based on the Healthy School Facility Handbook first published in School Planning and Management magazine, and originally sponsored by Kaivac. PDF copies are available for educational purposes, pending permission of the copyright owner.
Indoor Environmental Quality Research>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research>>> Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) used to be a niche topic. Today it sits at the center of conversations about health, learning, and productivity. We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors,…
Circadian Lighting Research>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research>>> INDEX is a 501(c)(3) environmental health nonprofit. Our mission is to translate complex indoor environmental science—including lighting—into practical steps for healthier homes and workplaces. We do not sell lighting products. When…
The Science Behind Indoor Air Quality>>>
By INDEX Editorial Team | Based on peer-reviewed research>>> Most people think of “air pollution” as something that lives outside—smog, highway exhaust, industrial stacks. Yet Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental…