In this case, disposable is much better

There’s no question that people care more about the environment in 2021 than they did decades ago.

Anytime you go out to the store, or even browse online, you will see numerous options for reusable everyday products such as Q-tips, water bottles, and even paper towels.

I do feel that there are plenty of ways to limit our waste and reuse more than what we throw out, however, I don’t think all reusable options are useful to us. I was recently presented with the system of washable air filters during our last HVAC inspection at our business. Since I am someone who studied environmental health and air pathogens, I don’t suppose this is the best route for our health! Even if you are able to scrub an air filter, there is no guarantee that all irritants will be removed. The average person washing an air filter would likely not know how to test it to make sure that it is 100% clean, or at least close to it, and disposable air filters are not a major area of the complication when it comes to human waste, so I don’t feel it is within the best interest of our health to switch to a reusable option. We need quality air indoors, especially because all the people spend most of their lives inside. A reusable filter opens the chance for mold growth if people do not properly scrub and dry it before reinstalling it. The drying time for the filter can be lengthy, and if you don’t have multiple washable filters in rotation, you may risk allowing pollen and other irritants into your beach lake house during that time. I’m an advocate for saving the environment, however not everything that we use needs to be a reusable option when it may be detrimental to our health.

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