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About Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® Masks: Cycle masks, motorcycle masks and allergy masks. External wear for internal protection.

UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Justin Bieber collapsed last week at the O2 arena in London and was taken to a private clinic feeling “short of breath” and needing oxygen, the rumours started flying that he had had an asthma attack. They were denied … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: breaches of legal limits continued through 2010 and 2011

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollutant emissions were above legal limits in eight Member States in 2011, preliminary data shows. In 2010, 12 Member States exceeded these limits, according to final official data reported under the European Union’s National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive. Several … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Are children’s masks availiable?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Our concern in providing masks for children is that the size variation in children is so wide, that a ‘childs’ mask will not fit the range of sizes that children come in. A 3-year-old will not require the same mask … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Hong Kong: Restoring the Fragrant Harbour

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hazardous air pollution not only continues to plague much of China, but is now also stifling Hong Kong, the vibrant city whose Chinese name means “Fragrant Harbour.” Here is the view of Hong Kong that greeted me this weekend. It’s … Continue reading →

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Thai forest fires

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Northern Thailand and bordering Myanmar/ Burma are still affected by high air pollution levels caused by forest fires. For current Thai forest fire and pollution details in map view, visit thaiforestfire.com For the latest air pollution levels from around Thailand, … Continue reading →

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Polluting haze blankets the North

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Much of northern Thailand as far south as Saraburi lay under a heavy blanket of haze and smoke Friday from hundreds of fires, mostly set on purpose by farmers in Thailand and Myanmar. The crisis areas were spotted in the … Continue reading →

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Councillor calls for Bristol Low Emission Zone to fight air pollution

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A Bristol councillor is calling for a London-style Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre – for which the most polluting vehicles will be forced to pay a fee to enter. Cllr Mark Wright said residents – particularly cyclists … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air From Beijing?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Wondering, when you should change your Respro® mask filter? Pictures of a Respro® filter after ca 40 hours of use in Beijing, China. Read the Respro® masks FAQ to find answers to this and other questions, or go straight to … Continue reading →

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