| Choosing an eco-friendly air purifier means you | | | | 2. Look for the Energy Star |
| receive the benefits of air that is constantly | | | | One way to make sure the purifier you choose is |
| filtered of harmful airborne pollutants like dust, | | | | energy efficient is to look for the Energy Star |
| dust mites, pet dander, pollen, allowing you to | | | | Seal of Approval as proof that it has been |
| breathe the cleanest possible indoor air in your | | | | recognized by the United States Environmental |
| home or office. Selecting an air purifier that is | | | | Protective Agency as being superior by |
| eco-friendly means that you are doing your part, | | | | consuming less energy than other room air |
| and the purifier has been designed to do its part | | | | purifiers in the same class. Less energy |
| by leaving less of a footprint on the environment. | | | | consumption means conserving our natural |
| Here are 3 important features to look for to | | | | resources, and makes it less costly to improve |
| insure that the air purifier you select is effective | | | | your indoor air quality. |
| as well as eco-friendly. | | | | 3. Choose a Lifetime Warranty |
| 1. Choose Biodegradable Filters | | | | A lifetime warranty on the purifier is an indication |
| Check to make sure that the filters are | | | | that the purifier is well made and will stand the |
| completely biodegradable. Biodegradable filters are | | | | test of time, and that the manufacturer stands |
| usually made of nontoxic polypropylene which | | | | behind its product. This also means that rather |
| release only carbon dioxide and water as they | | | | than a disposable purifier that will last only a year |
| decompose. And because polypropylene is | | | | or so, you have a product that is reusable |
| waterproof, the filter naturally resists | | | | indefinitely. This becomes one less product to clog |
| contamination from bacteria, viruses, and mold | | | | our landfills. |
| without use of chemical additives or washes. | | | | |