Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Envision SQ ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://envisionsq.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Kurrant Insights features SmogStop Barrier](https://envisionsq.com/2022/04/21/kurrant-insights-features-smogstop-barrier/) - Kurrant Insights features SmogStop Barrier The mobility sector is ripe for disruption as shown in the latest innovations on display at Intertraffic ’22. Kurrant Insights investigated new uses for smart cameras with Sorama and Axis; discovered game-changing infrastructure in the fight against air pollution with Gramm Barrier Systems and Vaisala; and learned about the latest - [GermstopSQ is First Ever Disinfectant to Kill Human Coronavirus 229E on Surfaces For Up to 24 Hours](https://envisionsq.com/2023/01/19/germstopsq-is-first-ever-disinfectant-to-kill-human-coronavirus-229e-on-surfaces-for-up-to-24-hours/) - GermstopSQ is First Ever Disinfectant to Kill Human Coronavirus 229E on Surfaces For Up to 24 Hours GermStop SQ (CNW Group/Good Theorem) Canadian company, Good Theorem, launches first and only government approved residual* disinfectant that keeps killing 99.999% of bacteria & 99.9% of Human Coronavirus 229E for 24 hours. Read full article → Share this - [GermStopSQ featured in Hospital News](https://envisionsq.com/2023/03/12/germstopsq-featured-in-hospital-news/) - First ever disinfectant to kill human Coronavirus 229e on surfaces for up to 24 hours GermStopSQ has been issued a Notice of Compliance by Health Canada and granted a Drug Identification Number, making Good Theorem the first to launch a residual disinfectant that keeps killing 99.999 per cent of bacteria and 99.9 per cent of Human Coronavirus 229E - [Healthy Infrastructure Partners with EnvisionSQ to Bring the SmogStop Pollution Barrier to North America](https://envisionsq.com/2024/02/14/healthy-infrastructure-partners-with-envisionsq-to-bring-the-smogstop-pollution-barrier-to-north-america/) - [Revolutionizing Urban Landscapes](https://envisionsq.com/2024/03/28/revolutionizing-urban-landscapes/) - The Dual Battle Against Noise and Air Pollution in North America Discover how HI and EnvisionSQ are revolutionizing urban environments with a pioneering pollution barrier system that not only reduces noise but also purifies the air, addressing critical environmental issues in one groundbreaking solution. Read full article → Share this post - [SmogStop Barrier nominated for Intertraffic Global Green Award](https://envisionsq.com/2022/03/20/global-green-nomination/) - SmogStop Barrier nominated for Intertraffic Global Green Award SmogStop has been nominated for the 2022 Intertraffic Awards in the Green Globe category. Read more → Share this post - [SmogStop ‘eats up’ emission threat](https://envisionsq.com/2022/03/29/smogstop-eats-up-emission-threat/) - SmogStop ‘eats up’ emission threat It sounds too fantastic to be true. SmogStop is a “smog-eating” highway noise wall technology, aimed at removing traffic pollution from vehicles. It’s been tested on highways in Toronto and the UK and as visitors to Intertraffic can learn, this barrier, an Innovation Award finalist, can reduce overall air pollution, - [News Release: DND invests in Canadian solutions to COVID-19 challenges ](https://envisionsq.com/2021/04/20/news-release/) - News Release: DND invests in Canadian solutions to COVID-19 challenges April 7, 2020 – Guelph – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, on behalf of Minister of Defence Harjit S. Sajjan, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, highlighted investments by the Government of Canada in support of research and development efforts related to - [SmogStop Barrier Featured in TR News](https://envisionsq.com/2021/01/17/smogstop-barrier-featured-in-tr-news/) - SmogStop Barrier Featured in TR News Download the PDF → TR News is copyright, National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; posted with permission of the Transportation Research Board. Share this post - [Responding to COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours](https://envisionsq.com/2020/09/22/responding-to-covid-19-industry-leadership-honours/) - Responding to COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours EnvisionSQ wins the “Sanitization – Innovation” award. Read about the awards on CanadianManufacturing.com → Share this post - [From infection control to mental-health assistance, COVID-19-related research will have enduring benefits](https://envisionsq.com/2020/09/22/from-infection-control-to-mental-health-assistance-covid-19-related-research-will-have-enduring-benefits/) - From infection control to mental-health assistance, COVID-19-related research will have enduring benefits A made-in-Canada high-tech spray-on lining designed to fight air pollution that lands on doorknobs and transit poles may be part of a silver lining emerging from the cloud of COVID-19. Read full article on The Globe and Mail → Share this post - [Noise Wall Able to 'Eat' Smog Tested on Real Roads](https://envisionsq.com/2020/08/21/noise-wall-able-to-eat-smog-tested-on-real-roads/) - Noise Wall Able to ‘Eat’ Smog Tested on Real Roads A Canadian company’s “smog-eating” highway noise wall technology, aimed at trapping air pollutants emitted by vehicles, is currently being tested on highways in Toronto and the U.K. Proponents say it can reduce overall air pollution by 50%. Read full article in Engineering News-Record → Share - [Surface Coating Innovation that Kills COVID-19 Virus Developed in Guelph](https://envisionsq.com/2020/07/08/surface-coating-innovation-that-kills-covid-19-virus-developed-in-guelph/) - Surface Coating Innovation that Kills COVID-19 Virus Developed in Guelph A surface coating that kills viruses upon contact, like the COVID-19-causing coronavirus, and that lasts for weeks, is based on innovation developed by the University of Guelph and Guelph-based company EnvisionSQ. Download the PDF from Canadian Finishing and Coatings Manufacturing Magazine → Share this post - [How Envision SQ is preventing the spread of COVID-19](https://envisionsq.com/2020/07/08/how-envision-sq-is-preventing-the-spread-of-covid-19/) - How Envision SQ is preventing the spread of COVID-19 Guelph-based Envision SQ has joined the war on COVID-19, transforming its smog-destroying traffic barrier technology into virus-crushing bulwarks. Watch the video from MaRS → Share this post - [Find out how this new surface nanocoating can kill coronavirus particles on contact](https://envisionsq.com/2020/06/15/find-out-how-this-new-surface-nanocoating-can-kill-coronavirus-particles-on-contact/) - Find out how this new surface nanocoating can kill coronavirus particles on contact Toronto-based research and development company EnvisionSQ recently announced the release of its GermStopSQ disinfectant coating to curb the spread of COVID-19. GermStopSQ transforms the company’s existing pollution removal technology, SmogStop, into an innovative self-sterilizing, long- lasting clear coating that kills viruses and - [Disinfectant coating launched to curb the spread of COVID-19](https://envisionsq.com/2020/06/08/disinfectant-coating-launched-to-curb-the-spread-of-covid-19/) - Disinfectant coating launched to curb the spread of COVID-19 EnvisionSQ has announced the release of GermStopSQ disinfectant coating to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read full article on airqualitynews.com → Share this post - [Ont. manufacturer producing semi-permanent disinfectant coating](https://envisionsq.com/2020/06/08/ont-manufacturer-producing-semi-permanent-disinfectant-coating/) - Ont. manufacturer producing semi-permanent disinfectant coating Envision SQ’s GermStopSQ solution goes on wet, then the moisture evaporates and leaves a coating that can kill viruses for weeks, months or even years Read full article from Canadian Manufacturing → Share this post - [Envision SQ featured on The Feed Podcast](https://envisionsq.com/2020/06/08/envision-sq-featured-on-the-feed-podcast/) - Envision SQ featured on The Feed Podcast Envision SQ President & CEO, Scott Shayko, reveals their pivot from battling air pollution to battling Covid-19 (please note that the interview is around the 26:31 mark). Listen now → Share this post - [“We’re pivoting because it’s what startups do best”](https://envisionsq.com/2020/06/08/were-pivoting-because-its-what-startups-do-best/) - “We’re pivoting because it’s what startups do best” Tech leaders have said we have “days, not weeks and months” to save Canada’s innovation ecosystem, which was one of the fastest growing in the world before COVID-19. Read full article by Scott Shayko from MaRS → Share this post - [Amazing ways Canadian startups are tackling the COVID-19 crisis](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/amazing-ways-canadian-startups-are-tackling-the-covid-19-crisis/) - Amazing ways Canadian startups are tackling the COVID-19 crisis While the outbreak continues to spread around the world, experts in Canada are working to contain the virus. Read full article by MaRS → Share this post - [Guelph-developed coronavirus-killing, self-sanitizing coating receives federal funds](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/guelph-developed-coronavirus-killing-self-sanitizing-coating-receives-federal-funds/) - Guelph-developed coronavirus-killing, self-sanitizing coating receives federal funds Guelph’s EnvisionSQ started with the goal of protecting people from the dangers of air pollution. Now, its newest offering could help protect people from COVID-19. Read full article by Guelph Mercury Tribune → Share this post - [U of G Research Behind Surface Coating That Kills COVID-19 Virus](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/u-of-g-research-behind-surface-coating-that-kills-covid-19-virus/) - U of G Research Behind Surface Coating That Kills COVID-19 Virus A surface coating that kills viruses upon contact, like the COVID-19-causing coronavirus, and that lasts for weeks is based on innovation developed by the University of Guelph and Guelph-based company EnvisionSQ. Read full article by the University of Guelph → Share this post - [Guelph-made self-sanitizing spray gets gov't funding](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/guelph-made-self-sanitizing-spray-gets-govt-funding/) - Guelph-made self-sanitizing spray gets gov’t funding A Guelph company is teaming up with researchers at the University of Guelph to create a self-sanitizing surface spray that can kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. The technology is among the latest in Canada to get a government grant to combat COVID-19. Read full article on CTV News - [Desarrollo canadiense elimina al Covid-19 de las superficies](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/desarrollo-canadiense-elimina-al-covid-19-de-las-superficies/) - Desarrollo canadiense elimina al Covid-19 de las superficies En Canadá, como en todo el mundo, la aparición del coronavirus implicó un desafío múltiple, sobre todo a la hora de adecuar la respuesta sanitaria ante un patógeno cuyas características siguen siendo un incógnita incluso para los expertos. Read full article → Share this post - [New product that can kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces for up to a year](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/11/new-product-that-can-kill-bacteria-and-viruses-on-surfaces-for-up-to-a-year/) - New product that can kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces for up to a year An Ontario company has teamed up with scientists at the University of Guelph to come up with a product they say can coat a surface and kill bacteria and viruses like COVID-19 for up to a year. See the full - [Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Invests in EnvisionSQ to Fight COVID-19](https://envisionsq.com/2020/05/04/advanced-manufacturing-supercluster-invests-in-envisionsq-to-fight-covid-19/) - Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Invests in EnvisionSQ to Fight COVID-19 Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, the industry-led organization behind Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, announced it has invested more than $21 million in projects that will lead to the production in Canada of critically needed technologies, equipment, and medical devices to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Read - [Guelph, Ont., firm cleaning air through light-powered filters](https://envisionsq.com/2020/04/01/1731/) - Guelph, Ont., firm cleaning air through light-powered filters Envision SQ’s novel filtration technology is being used outdoors to stem highway emissions and indoors to clean air in industrial facilities Read full article → Share this post - [SmogStop featured in MaRS Magazine](https://envisionsq.com/2020/04/07/mars/) - SmogStop featured in MaRS Magazine Share this post - [Using IP to bring an air pollution solution to the global market](https://envisionsq.com/2020/04/28/own-it/) - Using IP to bring an air pollution solution to the global market In celebration of World IP Day, The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) have launched and awareness campaign promoting the value of IP and IP professionals to entrepreneurs, SMEs and business leaders. The campaign features a clean tech angle to coincide with World - [While COVID-19 has us off the roads, let’s get smart about gridlock](https://envisionsq.com/2020/04/28/while-covid-19-has-us-off-the-roads-lets-get-smart-about-gridlock/) - While COVID-19 has us off the roads, let’s get smart about gridlock Envision SQ featured in Toronto Star article: Read the full article → Share this post - [The road to climate change mitigation starts at Highways UK](https://envisionsq.com/2020/02/27/the-road-to-climate-change-mitigation-starts-at-highways-uk/) - The road to climate change mitigation starts at Highways UK David Arminas explored climate change innovation on display at Highways UK in Birmingham, England Read full article on World Highways → Share this post - [Toronto-based Envision SQ attempts to tackle the pollution problem with barriers](https://envisionsq.com/2019/06/05/1694/) - Toronto-based Envision SQ attempts to tackle the pollution problem with barriers REPORT ON BUSINESS FROM THE GLOBE AND MAIL TYLER HAMILTON PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2019 Tyler Hamilton works with clean-tech companies from across Canada as an adviser with the non-profit MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Scott Shayko has long made a living as a consultant - [Big cash to help innovation and early-stage businesses in Guelph](https://envisionsq.com/2019/06/05/1699/) - Big cash to help innovation and early-stage businesses in Guelph Innovation and early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs in southern Ontario are getting a shot in the arm and a boost in the wallet after a big announcement was made in Guelph last week. Read full article → Share this post - [Envision partners with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to develop air pollution control](https://envisionsq.com/2018/07/12/envision-partners-with-toyota-motor-manufacturing-canada-to-develop-air-pollution-control/) - Envision partners with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to develop air pollution control Guelph, Ont., Canada, July 1, 2018 — A research collaboration between Envision SQ (“Envision”) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (“TMMC”) will adapt Envision’s innovative air pollution control technology to help further reduce emissions at Toyota automobile manufacturing plants in Ontario. Envision is working - [SmogStop aims to clear the air](https://envisionsq.com/2020/02/27/smogstop-aims-to-clear-the-air/) - SmogStop aims to clear the air Air quality is an increasing issue for the ITS industry — but Envision SQ has something which can work alongside traffic calming measures to cut emissions Read full article → Share this post - [SmogStop Barrier reduces smog and noise, field study shows](https://envisionsq.com/2018/11/02/smogstop-field-study/) - Innovative technology developed by Canadian-based Envision SQ Inc. cuts vehicle-related air pollution in half while reducing noise along freeways, according to results of a field study conducted by the University of Guelph and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). - [SmogStop Barrier featured in World Highways](https://envisionsq.com/2019/09/18/1709/) - SmogStop Barrier featured in World Highways Download full article → Share this post - [Ontario’s First Pilot Project for Smog-Reducing Acrylic Noise Barriers](https://envisionsq.com/2017/06/16/ontarios-first-pilot-project-for-smog-reducing-acrylic-noise-barriers/) - Ontario’s First Pilot Project for Smog-Reducing Acrylic Noise Barriers The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) installs SmogStop™ Barrier along its busiest provincial freeways to reduce highway noise in adjacent residential areas. Download article → Share this post - [Urban Cowboy: New technology aims to render smog harmless](https://envisionsq.com/2017/06/30/urban-cowboy-new-technology-aims-to-render-smog-harmless/) - Urban Cowboy: New technology aims to render smog harmless There’s a new barrier going up along the 401 highway in Toronto, and it’s a pilot project led by a University of Guelph engineer. Read article → Share this post - [SmogStop Barrier designed to cut roadside pollution, noise](https://envisionsq.com/2017/08/25/smogstop-barrier-designed-to-cut-roadside-pollution-noise/) - SmogStop Barrier designed to cut roadside pollution, noise The SmogStop Barrier is a new high tech solution designed to both reduce pollution and also act as a noise barrier alongside busy roads. Read article → Share this post - [SmogStop Barrier on CBC Radio](https://envisionsq.com/2015/06/04/smogstop-barrier-on-cbc-radio/) - SmogStop Barrier on CBC Radio An interview with University of Guelph engineer Bill Van Heist Listen to the interview → Share this post - [Solution for highway noise and pollution](https://envisionsq.com/2015/03/30/solution-for-highway-noise-and-pollution/) - Solution for highway noise and pollution CTV Toronto reports about our new highway barrier Watch the news clip → Share this post - [OCE Discovery 2015](https://envisionsq.com/2015/04/24/oce-discovery-2015/) - OCE Discovery 2015 Envision SQ was featured as a showcase exhibitor at the OCE Discovery Conference in 2015 Read the press release → Share this post - [Forward-thinking technology to help all Durham residents breathe easy in future](https://envisionsq.com/2015/06/04/forward-thinking-technology-to-help-all-durham-residents-breathe-easy-in-future/) - Forward-thinking technology to help all Durham residents breathe easy in future Article from YorkRegion.com Read the full story → Share this post - [Windy days on campus](https://envisionsq.com/2015/06/03/windy-days-on-campus/) - Windy days on campus Article from The Oshawa Express Read the full story → Share this post - [Durham’s UOIT collaborates to fight traffic pollution](https://envisionsq.com/2015/06/04/durhams-uoit-collaborates-to-fight-traffic-pollution/) - Durham’s UOIT collaborates to fight traffic pollution Article on DurhamRegion.com Read the full story → Share this post - [U of G Engineers Help Develop Air-Cleaning Sound Barrier](https://envisionsq.com/2016/09/26/u-of-g-engineers-help-develop-air-cleaning-sound-barrier/) - U of G Engineers Help Develop Air-Cleaning Sound Barrier University of Guelph press release: Read the press release → Share this post - [Guelph Awards of Excellence 2016: Award Winner](https://envisionsq.com/2016/09/12/guelph-awards-of-excellence-2016-award-winner/) - Guelph Awards of Excellence 2016: Award Winner Envision SQ was the Start-Up Winner at the 2016 Innovation Guelph Awards Read the full story → Share this post - [Envision SQ featured in Innovation Guelph Fuel Injection Success Stories](https://envisionsq.com/2016/09/26/envision-sq-featured-in-innovation-guelph-fuel-injection-success-stories/) - Envision SQ featured in Innovation Guelph Fuel Injection Success Stories Fuel Injection recipient Envision SQ has been highlighted in a blog post on the Innovation Guelph website Read the blog post → Share this post - [Envision and Gramm bring smog-fighting acoustic barriers to UK motorways and railways](https://envisionsq.com/2018/02/28/envision-and-gramm-bring-smog-fighting-acoustic-barriers-to-uk-motorways-and-railways/) - Envision and Gramm bring smog-fighting acoustic barriers to UK motorways and railways Guelph, Ont., Canada, and Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom, February 27, 2018 — Envision SQ (“Envision”) and Gramm Barrier Systems Ltd. (“Gramm”) announced today that they have entered into a licensing agreement to exclusively market and sell Envision’s smog-reducing SmogStop® Barrier in the ## Pages - [Homepage](https://envisionsq.com/) - PROBLEM Contaminated surfaces accelerate the spread of deadly diseases Every year, infectious diseases kill 17 million people around the world and cost the global economy billions of dollars in health-care expenses and lost productivity. Contaminated surfaces contribute to their spread. Germs from coughs, sneezes and unwashed hands are constantly contaminating high-touch areas in hospitals, hotels, - [GermStopSQ](https://envisionsq.com/germstop/) - PROBLEM Deadly microorganisms on the surfaces around us Contaminated surfaces help spread a host of deadly diseases. Bacteria and viruses can lurk on light switches, elevator buttons, armrests and other surfaces, ready to infect anyone who touches them. Learn more → SOLUTION 24 hours of disinfecting power Most other disinfecting products kill germs, but the - [Products](https://envisionsq.com/products/) - [Problem: GermStopSQ Filter](https://envisionsq.com/problem-germstopsq/) - Problem: Airborne illness Airborne germs carry diseases indoors All kinds of diseases are carried by airborne germs: COVID-19, influenza, measles, tuberculosis and the common cold, to name just a few. And because people in developed countries spend as much as 90 per cent of their time indoors, the spread of illnesses within buildings is a - [GermStopSQ Filter](https://envisionsq.com/filter/) - PROBLEM Dangerous airborne germs Many diseases — including influenza, COVID-19, tuberculosis and measles — are spread by airborne germs. And HVAC filters can contribute to the problem. That’s because the filters in commercial and residential systems trap bacteria and viruses but don’t kill them. Under the right conditions, those microbes can multiply and circulate back - [Technology: GermStopSQ](https://envisionsq.com/technology-germstop/) - GermStopSQ An antimicrobial that’s 99.9 per cent effective Germs from a cough, sneeze or dirty hand are no match for surfaces coated with our disinfectant coating. The active ingredient in our coating works around the clock, adhering to pathogens and neutralizing them by rupturing their protective barriers. Independent tests by accredited laboratories show GermStopSQ is - [Problem: GermStopSQ](https://envisionsq.com/problem-germstop/) - Problem: Contaminated surfaces A host of different disease-causing microorganisms can survive on everyday surfaces. The virus that causes COVID-19 can be detected on plastic and steel for two to three days. Meanwhile, hardy bacterial strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa can live outside the body for weeks or even months. Touching a contaminated surface - [SmogStop Barrier](https://envisionsq.com/barrier/) - PROBLEM Traffic pollution costs dollars and lives Around the world, urbanites pay a heavy price for traffic pollution. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic emissions increase the risk of everything from asthma to heart disease, lung cancer and dementia. Learn more → SOLUTION A revolutionary highway pollution barrier that cuts traffic - [Contact](https://envisionsq.com/contact/) - How Can We Help? Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message × Get in touch (833) 214-3193info@envisionsq.com - [Research](https://envisionsq.com/research/) - Independently tested & validated EnvisionSQ’s innovative technology creates cleaner air and safer, germ-free surfaces. But you don’t have to take our word for it. We work with leading researchers to put our products through their paces at every stage of development. University and government experts have validated our SmogStop technology — from computer modelling and - [Technology: SmogStop](https://envisionsq.com/technology-smogstop/) - SmogStop: Photocatalyst for removing NOx and VOCs Game-changing photocatalytic technology that outperforms the industry standard Until recently, the only pollution-reduction coatings on the market were made with titanium dioxide. Now there’s a better alternative. SmogStop is a proprietary photocatalytic coating that transforms nitrogen oxides (NOx) into harmless nitrogen gas and oxygen gas — the basic - [Problem: SmogStop](https://envisionsq.com/problem-smogstop/) - Problem: NOx and VOCs Dangerous air pollutants We all need to breathe. But much of the air we inhale contains nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — pollutants that can cause everything from asthma to cancer. And that’s a problem: indoors, locally and regionally. Regional Air Quality On hot, sunny days, local air - [News](https://envisionsq.com/news/) - Revolutionizing Urban Landscapes Revolutionizing Urban Landscapes Healthy Infrastructure Partners with EnvisionSQ to Bring the SmogStop Pollution Barrier to North America Healthy Infrastructure Partners with EnvisionSQ to Bring the SmogStop Pollution Barrier to North America GermStopSQ featured in Hospital News GermStopSQ featured in Hospital News GermstopSQ is First Ever Disinfectant to Kill Human Coronavirus 229E on - [Ambient Air Pollution](https://envisionsq.com/ambient-air-pollution/) - We all need air to breathe. But ambient air pollution — from vehicles, industrial facilities and other outdoor sources — makes that difficult. As of 2013, almost 90 per cent of the world’s population lives in areas where outdoor air pollution exceeds the World Health Organization’s Air Quality Guideline.1 The effects are deadly. In 2016 - [Traffic-related Air Pollution](https://envisionsq.com/traffic-related-air-pollution/) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared outdoor air pollution a public health emergency,1 responsible for 4.2 million deaths in 2016.2 Traffic is a big part of the problem. Although most countries have put emissions standards in place, increasing urbanization has led to more congestion3 — and thus the kind of stop-and-go traffic that produces - [Indoor Air Quality](https://envisionsq.com/indoor-air-quality/) - A typical North American spends more than 90 per cent of their time inside buildings. That makes the quality of the air in those spaces a big concern. Although the concentrations of many pollutants are lower indoors, those levels can still be high enough to affect health. Meanwhile, concentrations of some pollutants are actually higher ## Fusion Templates - [GermStop Filter Problem Page](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/germstop-filter-problem-page/) - Problem: Contaminated surfaces A host of different disease-causing microorganisms can survive on everyday surfaces. The virus that causes COVID-19 can be detected on plastic and steel for two to three days. Meanwhile, hardy bacterial strains like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa can live outside the body for weeks or even months. Touching a contaminated surface - [Tecnology — CLONE](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/tecnology-clone/) - NanoCleanSQ: Photocatalyst for killing deadly germs An antimicrobial that’s 99.9999 per cent effective Germs from a cough, sneeze or dirty hand are no match for surfaces coated with our photocatalytic disinfectant. The active ingredient in our coating works 24/7, adhering to pathogens and neutralizes them by rupturing their protective barriers. But that’s not all. Exposing - [Homepage — CLONE](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/homepage-clone/) - PROBLEM Contaminated surfaces accelerate the spread of COVID-19, H1N1, tuberculosis and other diseases Every year, infectious diseases kill 17 million people around the world and cost the global economy billions of dollars in health-care expenses and lost productivity. Contaminated surfaces contribute to their spread. Germs from coughs, sneezes and unwashed hands are constantly contaminating high-touch - [PROBLEM — current](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/problem-current/) - Problem: Contaminated surfaces A host of different disease-causing microorganisms can survive on everyday surfaces. For example, the virus that causes COVID-19 can be detected on plastic and steel for two to three days. Other hardy strains like Streptococcus pyogenes and Clostridium difficile can live outside the body for weeks or even months. Touching a contaminated - [PROBLEM — OLD](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/problem-old/) - Dangerous air pollutants We all need to breathe. But much of the air we inhale contains nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — pollutants that can cause everything from asthma to cancer. And that’s a problem: indoors, locally and regionally. Regional Air Quality On hot, sunny days, local air pollution can turn into - [PRODUCTS — Template](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/products-template/) - PROBLEM Traffic pollution costs dollars and lives Around the world, urbanites pay a heavy price for traffic pollution. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic emissions increase the risk of everything from asthma to heart disease, lung cancer and dementia. Learn more → SOLUTION A revolutionary highway pollution barrier that cuts traffic - [TECH — OLD](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/tech-old/) - Game-changing photocatalytic technology that outperforms the industry standard Until recently, the only pollution-reduction coatings on the market were made with titanium dioxide. Now there’s a better alternative. SmogStop is a proprietary photocatalytic coating that transforms nitrogen oxides (NOx) into harmless nitrogen gas and oxygen gas — the basic components of air. Meanwhile, it transforms volatile - [RESEARCH — OLD](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/research-old/) - Independently tested & validated Our innovative SmogStop technology creates cleaner air. But you don’t have to take our word for it. At EnvisionSQ, we work with leading researchers to put our products through their paces. University or government experts have validated our technology at each stage of development — from computer modelling and lab-bench testing - [HOME — OLD](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/home-old/) - PROBLEM Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths each year Nine out of ten people around the world breathe air that doesn’t meet the World Health Organization’s minimum health standards. Outside, traffic exhaust and industrial emissions fill the air with nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other dangerous substances. Meanwhile, levels of certain - [Blog Post — Press](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/blog-post-press/) - Article assesses global burden of disease attributable to ambient air pollution Estimates and 25-year trends of the global burden of disease attributable to ambient air pollution: an analysis of data from the Global Burden of Diseases Study 2015 Read full article on The Lancet → Share this post - [Blog Post](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/blog-post/) - SmogStop Barrier reduces smog and noise, field study shows Innovative technology developed by Canadian-based Envision SQ Inc. cuts vehicle-related air pollution in half while reducing noise along freeways, according to results of a field study conducted by the University of Guelph and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). The Ministry partnered with Envision SQ Inc. and - [Coming Soon Page](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/coming-soon-page/) - Contact us to learn more Contact Us - [SmogStop Product Page](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/smogstop-product-page/) - PROBLEM Traffic pollution costs dollars and lives Around the world, urbanites pay a heavy price for traffic pollution. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic emissions increase the risk of everything from asthma to heart disease, lung cancer and dementia. Learn more → SOLUTION A revolutionary highway pollution barrier that cuts NOx - [Problem sub-pages](https://envisionsq.com/fusion_template/problem-sub-pages/) - We all need air to breathe. But ambient air pollution — from vehicles, industrial facilities and other outdoor sources — makes that difficult. 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