RTK Environmental Group Blog
Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Indoor Air Quality in Schools As Schools Reopen, Keep an Eye on Poor Indoor Air Quality: It’s Not Just About Coronavirus; Pollutants Are Also in
Avoid These 3 Hidden DIY Renovation Mistakes
Avoid These 3 Hidden DIY Renovation Mistakes Longer days and extra daylight make summer an ideal time to tackle home improvement projects. Don’t allow the
Storm Cleanup: After a Storm, Don’t let Mold or Toxins Take up Residence in Your Home
Storm Cleanup: After a Storm, Don’t let Mold or Toxins Take up Residence in Your Home As massive cleanup efforts and power restoration continue throughout
Signs of Mold After a Storm
Signs of Mold After a Storm Storms can bring on drenching rains, flooding (both indoors and outdoors), and high winds causing leaks and other issues
VOCs and Your Car
VOCs and Your Car Climbing into your car during the heat of summer is not always the most pleasant experience. Besides the heat, there’s that
Winner of 2020 RTK Scholarship Announced, Aditi Madhusudan
Winner of 2020 RTK Scholarship Announced, Aditi Madhusudan Congratulations to Aditi Madhusudan of Alpharetta, Georgia, who is the recipient of the RTK Scholars Award for
Home Office Health Hazards
About a third of people work from home at least occasionally, but are environmental toxins in your home office, such and dust and mold, making you sick?
Apartment Living: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Whether you live in new construction, a landmarked brownstone, or a quaint pre-war walkup, ‘community living’ can easily compromise your health. This can include poor indoor air quality and mold growth where you can’t see it, as well as lead dust and asbestos particles in the air from neighboring repair work and renovation. The fact is your apartment may be harboring toxins.
What You Need to Know about Renovation Work and Asbestos
Do-it-yourself renovations have become commonplace. Unfortunately, many DIYers are unaware of the danger that lurks if asbestos is present and disturbed. Asbestos has been used in the construction of walls, ceilings and floors (mostly for fireproofing), and often serves as insulation for pipes.
