Learn more about air quality and its impact from our scientists and experts

Learn more about air quality and its impact from our scientists and experts


Air Quality 101

What are global air quality standards?

WHO Air Quality Guidelines suggest benchmarks for air pollutants.

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What is air and why do we need it?

Air is a gaseous mixture around us. We require oxygen to survive.

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Why is air quality important?

Air quality is important because we require clean air to survive.

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Why is breathing polluted air dangerous?

Breathing polluted air leads us to serious health problems.

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What influences air quality?

The weather, geography, and manmade activities influence the air.

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How far does air pollution travel?

Air pollution can travel far from the sources, even across countries.

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What is PM2.5 and why does it matter?

PM2.5 is a particle less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter.

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Is PM2.5 bad for my health?

PM2.5 is toxic to the human body dan can enter our lungs, causing diseases.

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Why is air quality data important?

Air quality data helps us to know the state of air we breathe and make prevention.

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What is Air Quality Index (AQI)?

The AQI measures how clean or polluted the air is in a location.

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How is Jakarta’s air quality?

Jakarta's air quality has become one of the worst due to nearby economic activity.

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Is PM2.5 dangerous for pregnant women?

PM2.5 causes premature birth and low birth weight. 

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Is PM2.5 dangerous for children?

PM2.5 leads to allergies and asthma in kids and reduces lung function.

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Is PM2.5 bad for my skin?

Exposure to PM2.5 can cause skin irritation and even skin cancer.

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Is PM2.5 dangerous for elderly people?

Air pollution is the leading contributor to early mortality among the elderly. 

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How can I protect myself and my family from air pollution?

Check the AQI, spend less time outside, and wear a mask to protect yourself from pollution.

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What is indoor air pollution and why is it dangerous?

Indoor air pollution may be hazardous to breathe.

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What causes indoor air pollution?

The outdoors or activities inside the building can contribute to indoor air.

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Coughing? Difficulty breathing? Asthma? It could be due to indoor air pollution.

PM2.5 can build up indoors and affect our health problems.

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Why should we monitor air quality at home?

Monitoring our air quality is like a health check-up.

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Can Air Purifier Clean Your Air?

Air purifiers will help you to improve your indoor air quality.

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Does indoor pollution affect my children?

Air pollution affects lung development, concentration, and even IQ in children.

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How outdoor air gets inside our homes?

Pollution enters your room through seepage, the cracks in your walls.

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5 myths about outdoor air quality

Trees around us improve the air quality. It must be very healthy.

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4 myths about indoor air quality

Indoor air quality is always better than outdoor air quality.

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Breathing difficulties at night?

Air pollution can also affect our quality of sleep.

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Our Blog

How nafas gathers air quality data

We use Airly PM2.5 to measure outdoor air pollution and collect hyperlocal data every day.

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How Air Pollution Reduces Life Expectancy - The Air Quality Life Index

The Air Quality Life Index, developed by the Energy Policy Institute, proves to us that air pollution is the world’s leading threat to life expectancy.

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August Air Quality

Here are 10 key takeaways from the data we collected from 46 locations across 10 regions.

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November 2020: Jabodetabek Air Quality Report

The air quality in November is relatively good compared to previous months.

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Short Guide on How to Use Nafas!

You’ve downloaded the app. You can see the air quality numbers from over 180 sensors. Now what? 

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Why is air quality worse at night and early morning?

You’ve probably looked at the nafas app at 11PM at night or at 6AM and wondered to yourself, what is going on? 

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3 tips for using your aria AirTest

Setting up notifications, keeping track, and comparing with the outside all help you stay updated.

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3 tips for using your aria Pure40

Set your desired AQI levels, make your schedule, and keep track of your healthy air!

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What is the Virus Risk Index and how does it work?

The Virus Risk Index helps you create the best indoor environment to lower the risk of virus transmission.

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Three Easy Steps To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality And Keep The Virus Risk Index Low

Keep an eye on the air quality, purify it, and ventilate the air.

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How to choose the right air purifier for your home!

Here is a list to keep in mind when selecting a HEPA purifier, the ideal air purifier for your room.

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We’ve built a CADR Calculator to help you find the right purifier for your home

A free and simple tool to calculate the CADR you need to keep your home air quality healthy.

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Three Reasons Why Air Quality Got Worse During PPKM

The impact of economic activity on Jakarta's air quality is much bigger than you think.

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New Feature: Letting You Know When To Open Windows & Doors With The Ventilation Alert

With The Ventilation Alert, we help you to improve your air circulation to be much better.

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Nafas has arrived in Bandung and Surabaya

A little step with a big hope that local citizens can be more aware of the air quality around them.

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Squid Game’s Red Light Green Light and Air Quality

Warning: Spoiler Ahead. If you haven’t watched the show, better go watch it now and come back here.

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How can air pollution take away our life expectancy?

Air pollution can affect our health issues. It comes from the giant coal-fired power plants around us.

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Nafas Airwrapped: A Recap of your 2021 Air Quality

And just like that, we are at the end of 2021. The new year has brought a lot of fat macarons, viral sandwiches, and more lockdowns.

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Can Air Quality be Good and Bad at the same time? Let's look at Bogor

Sensors located close together normally display the same air quality pattern, but, the data by Nafas shows that the Bogor region is separated into two groups.

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It’s the rainy season, Why is Air Quality Worse than Last Year?

The first blog of our 2021 Insight Series, a 10-part deep dive into air quality insights discovered by Data Science Team at Nafas over the course of 2021.

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PPKM Darurat didn’t improve Air Quality in Jakarta

Here is the second part of our 2021 Insight Series, a 10 part deep dive into air quality insights that the Data Science Team at Nafas discovered over the course of 2021.

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How Indoor Air Quality Strategies Reduce The Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

As we enter the new normal, more science about how the virus behaves has become clear. This is how we can help reduce the risk of transmission.

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How does air pollution affect the baby sunbathing?

Morning baby sunbathing is essential, but air quality must still be considered to keep your baby safe.

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Setting alerts for sunbathing your baby

Set an alert in the Nafas app to know the best time to sunbathe your baby.

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Does planting trees really solve the air pollution problem?

Staying in green areas does not mean you are free of air pollution. Here is why.

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Become Nafas Host Sensor

You can also become a host of Nafas sensors in your area.

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Does air pollution threaten children's health?

Air pollution brings a serious problem that endangers children's development.

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Save your child from air pollution with the 'Save Favorites' feature!

By saving your kids' playground, school, and home with this feature, you can check the air quality with ease.

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Data Drop: South Tangerang

An air quality data recap in South Tangerang by Nafas.

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When is the best time to exercise if there is high air pollution?

Finding exercise time can be hard these days. Our 'Set Air Quality Alert' feature will help you tackle this problem!

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Equivalency between air pollution and smoking cigarettes

The research suggests exposure to pollution in major cities can cause similar risks to smoking cigarettes per day.

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Exercising in polluted air: good or bad?

Air pollution may cancel out the health benefits of exercise, studies show.

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What are the colors and symbols on the Nafas map?

Nafas has three symbols and six colors on the sensor on the map to describe air quality.

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How does air pollution affect someone who exercises?

Pollutants can enter the exercisers' circulatory system, disrupting the body system.

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Why Closing Your Windows and Doors Aren’t Shielding You From Air Pollution

Outdoor air pollution can enter your building, even in unseen ways.

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Introducing Nafas Insights

A brief recap of the air quality in your location over the last 7 days, only for you.

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Does rain improve air quality?

Rain has a relatively small impact on reducing air pollutants.

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WFH & WFO: Which causes the increase of pollution?

Both WFH and WFO see an increase in Jakarta's air pollution.

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New sensors have arrived: Semarang, Surabaya, and Malang!

A step with great hope for Semarang, Surabaya, and Malang residents for good air quality!

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Can sea breeze help the air quality improvement?

It appears that sea breezes have an impact on Jabodetabek's air quality as well.

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How to use nafas app?

A short guide for those of you who are just starting to explore with the nafas app!

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Nafas x Pinhome: How to improve air quality at home?

Regularly checking the air quality helps you maintain a healthy home air quality.

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Nafas x Pinhome: Collaborative Research on Air Quality in Jabodetabek

Nafas, together with Pinhome, collaborated on air quality research for Jabodetabek.

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Why do some skin problems arise? Air pollution may be the trigger

The abnormalities of human skin health are exacerbated by air pollution.

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Scientists found how never-smokers' exposure to PM2.5 may result in lung cancer

PM2.5 does not 'damage cells', but 'wakes up' damaged cells.

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Does air pollution cause irregular heart rhythms in healthy teenagers?

The study found that PM2.5 triggers arrhythmia in healthy teenagers.

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How does PM2.5 pollution affect children's risk of ADHD and autism?

PM2.5 can harm developing brain cells and change brain size in children.

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Masuk Angin: Could it really be caused by air pollution?

It's not a cold, but an effect of air pollution.

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How do wind patterns and geographical conditions make air quality different across Java?

The air quality of cities in the north and south of Java is different.

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For the First Time, PM2.5 Is Discovered in Unborn Babies: A Study Found

Recently, scientists found that soot particles can cross the placenta and enter the organs of fetuses.

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Is there any link between PM2.5 pollution and depression?

Air pollution is increasingly being linked to mental health problems.

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Does PM2.5 pollution affect productivity in the workplace?

Air quality matters for workers’ productivity and cognitive ability.

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Can air pollution really cause diabetes?

Several pieces of evidence show exposure to air pollution can raise one's risk of developing diabetes.

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How does PM2.5 pollution increase the risk of dementia?

The notion of air pollution raising the risk of dementia has been around for some time.

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What is a "hyperlocal source” of air pollution?

Different areas have different levels of air pollution. There are some factors involved.

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Are the levels of PM2.5 pollution outside the same as the levels of pollution I breathe in?

The amount of PM2.5 pollution inhaled by each person varies and is not the same as the amount in the ambient air.

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What are the sources of air pollution?

We are surrounded by sources of air pollution without even realizing it.

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6 Effective steps to protect yourself from air pollution

Understand this 6 effective steps to protect yourself from air pollution.

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Does the 'bowl' shape affect air quality in Bandung?

Apparently, Bandung's unique topography affects how clean the air is.

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'Alerts': Air Quality Reminder for Your Specific Needs

Nafas provides a special feature to remind you of the air quality in locations that are important to you.

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Air Pollution Party 2022 — Most Polluted Cities in Java & Bali Championship

Welcome to the Pollution Party 2022—The first and probably only air quality competition ever held in Indonesia!

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#MythDebunked: Is “Greening” Enough to Conquer Air Pollution?

Is greening as a solution to conquer air pollution only a myth or not? Let’s find out the truth in #MythDebunked now!

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Nafas AQ Championship 2022 Round of 16: Find out who goes to next round!

To join the world cup euphoria, Nafas presented Air Quality Championship 2022! Let's check it out!

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Nafas AQ Championship 2022’s Finals: We found the champion!

Nafas Air Quality Championship 2022 (Pollution Party) has reached the final. Who is the winner?

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New Year, New Resolution to Reduce Air Pollution!

Happy new year 2023, Nafas residents! Let's start a new fresh from ourselves, start small, be consistent, and start now.

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SENGAL: The Truth about Air Pollution in Jakarta

SENGAL, is a documentary film which tells us the untold truth of air pollution in Jakarta.

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Get to know 4 super features in the Nafas app!

There are four features (we call it super features!) that you can enjoy to maximize your experience using our application.

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Clean Air Zone, An Alternative to Stay Healthy in a Polluted City

Let us introduce our newest innovation by Nafas, Clean Air Zone, automating healthy air!

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DKI Jakarta’s Pollution Rank drops from 12 to 20. Has the air quality finally improved?

The World Air Quality Report 2022 is out! Have we successfully reduced the source of air pollution?

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Serious health threat: Alarming increase of 200% in air pollution levels during mid-March

There is an increase of air pollution up to 200% in the middle of March 2023! Check this article out to see affected areas.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Nafas App Now

Do you know that Nafas has its newest version already? Have you updated your Nafas app?

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Take Control of Your Indoor Air Quality at Home by Regularly Replacing the HEPA Filter

Why replacing the filter is crucial for maintaining cleaner and healthier air at home? Check this article out!

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The Nafas March 2023 Air Quality Report

The Nafas March 2023 Air Quality Report provides detailed information on air quality in Java, Bali, and more!

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Car Free Day is not Pollution Free Day

Let's debunk the common misconception about car free day and air pollution!

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Sorry, Blue Skies Don't Guarantee Clean Air!

Many people assume that a clear blue sky indicates clean air. Is it true? Let's find out!

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Was the Air Pollution the Cause of Suga BTS’ Coughing during the Concert?

Suga's concert was a success. But he was seen occasionally coughing during the concert. What happen? 🤔

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Air Pollution Crisis Escalates in May: Citizens Cry for Help

Dear citizens, #It'sNotAMist! The level of pollution remained alarmingly high in almost all areas on May! 😱

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Sudden Acne and Eczema Flare-up? It Could Be Due to the Effects of Air Pollution!

Air pollution not only targetted respiratory oxygen, but it also can go against our skin either!😱

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High Pollution Leads to Increased Respiratory Diseases in Children

Many social media users have also been complaining about illnesses, especially children. What is happening? 😱 

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Nafas aims to make air quality data easily accessible to all Indonesians

Deep dive about how Piotr Jakubowski, the founder of Nafas, addresses solution for the air pollution problem!

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Is Jakarta the Most Polluted City? No, the Answer is South Tangerang!

Being a densely populated city, air pollution has become a problem in South Tangerang. But, how bad is it?

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With a Higher Pollution Than Jakarta, Bogor is No Longer Your Go-to Place for ‘Healing’

DKI Jakarta, with its greater number of industrial areas and green zones, does not have as many as Bogor. Why is that?

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June’s Air Quality: A Grim Reminder of the Ongoing Bad Air Season

The month of June in Indonesia brings with it a continued period of poor air quality!

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Everything Pregnant Women Need to Know About the Dangers of Air Pollution

What can pregnant women living in polluted cities do to reduce their exposure to pollution?🤔 

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Living outside Jakarta means we’re safe from air pollution: Is this true?

Are Bandung and Surabaya are just as bad, or perhaps worse than the capital?

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Bekasi, Here’s Some Facts About the Air Quality in Your Area!

Bekasi citizen, have you checked the air quality in your neighborhood? 😉

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Does Living Outside Jakarta Mean We’re Safe from Air Pollution?

There are also other cities that have equally unhealthy air quality as Jakarta: Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Malang! 😱

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Located Close to the Beach, Is Pluit Pollution Free?

Pluit, which is located near the sea makes some people assume that its pollution level is lower than in other areas. Is it true?

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Industrial Zones in the City: What is the Air Pollution Level in Tangerang?

Hiello Tangerang citizens, have you checked the air quality in the neighborhood where you live?

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Does Having a Large Park in Tebet Improve Air Quality?

This city has a green area equivalent to 102 soccer fields, but how come the air quality turns out not good?

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Blue sky equals clean air, is that true?

Thank you for the sunshine, thank you for the clear skies, but sadly, sorry for the 'clean air' we breathe.

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Exploring Air Quality of Depok, the City of Phenomenal

Let's review the air quality in Depok, which is well known among Indonesians for its unusual 'phenomenal stories'.

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July Pollution Records: Exceeding WHO Standards by 12 Times

Daily pollution levels remain high across 200 locations in the Nafas sensor network during July 😱

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Is the air quality in Alam Sutera already "safe"?

Alam Sutera, a place with plenty of cafes and restaurants to hang out and explore. But how is the air quality in this area?

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Is it healthy to breathe the air in Grogol Depok?

Is the air quality in a residential area for more than 26,000 people really that bad? Let's find out together!

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Bandung is getting colder, but is the air getting cleaner?

Crowded and compact, how is the air quality in Bandung?

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More Trees Are Not Enough to Improve Air Quality

Is it true that by living near the green area means that we are free from air pollution?

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Every morning is a fresh start, but is the air fresh and clean too?

Does the morning air really have better and healthier quality?

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Is the air quality good enough to start 'slow living' in Semarang?

Semarang is known with the 'slow living’ concept. Does the air quailty can keep us being 'slow' or relax?

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Nafas & Halodoc Study: ISPA Cases Increased by 33% during Bad Air Season (June-August 2023)

Halodoc and Nafas conducted a joint case study to understand how the high levels of air pollution!

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Nafas August Report: Air Quality Declines, Rise on Acute Respiratory Infections in Children

Nafas August 2023 Air Quality Report has been released! Let's look at some important findings in the report!

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Yogyakarta: A Popular Destination for Holidays and Living – How Healthy is the Air Quality?

Known as one of Indonesia's tourist destinations, is the air quality in Yogyakarta is 'safe enough'?

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Does Car-Free Day Truly Equal Cleaner Air?

How come a car free day doesn't mean a free-pollution day?

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Tanjung Kelayang Reserve: A Breath of Fresh Air in Eco-Paradise

Tanjung Kelayang Reserve, the perfect escape for those seeking refuge from the urban smog.

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Nafas & Halodoc Study: A 26% Increase in Pediatric Respiratory Infections from June to August 2023

Air quality metrics across the Greater Jakarta region indicated "Unhealthy" levels, could it be the reason?

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Clean Air Zone

Introducing Clean Air Zone

Maintaining indoor air quality shouldn’t be difficult. That’s what encourages nafas to develop Clean Air Zone, a subscription-based service that combines filtration and air quality monitoring to keep your business's indoor air healthy.

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How to Make Your Business a Clean Air Zone?

Glad to see your commitment and interest in maintaining the quality of your business indoor air. Now we will explain step by step to make your business a Clean Air Zone!

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What Are the Benefits of Being CAZ?

We have compiled all the things that you can get just by a monthly subscription Clean Air Zone!

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How Healthy Indoor Air Quality can Boost Your Business Performance?

Clean Air Zone by Nafas is ready to be your business partner, as a healthy indoor air quality service provider.

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Be Healthy and Positive with UNION Yoga

Union Yoga is now a Clean Air Zone! Let's get to know more about Union Yoga.

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Breathe Better Air at Breathe Studio

Breathe Studio is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Breathe Studio.

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Hustling with HUSTLE House

Hustle House is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Hustle House.

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Get Better Mood and Air with Mood Studio

Mood Studio is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Mood Studio.

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Dare To Be Marvelous and Active with TOMA Studio

TOMA Studio is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look TOMA Studio.

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Keep Your Pace with Pace Performance

Pace Performance is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Pace Performance.

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Dandelion: The Most Realistic Lash Extensions Expert

Dandelion is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Dandelion.

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Bumi Pilates: Your neighborhood Pilates studio

Bumi Pilates is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Bumi Pilates.

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Beauty Begins From You, Starts From Studio K

Studio K is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Studio K.

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#TrainToPerform with Gowlab

GOWLAB is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at GOWLAB.

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Mighty Minds: Helping Curiosity to Grow in Preschool

Mighty Minds is a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at Mighty Minds.

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DOOspace as #yourhealthpartner

DOOspaceis a part of Clean Air Zone! Let's take a closer look at DOOspace.

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Self-love at Senopati: Breathe Studio & Dandelion

We have two Clean Air Zone destination recommendations in Senopati area for you who wants to pamper yourself!

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Experience Yoga Nirvana: Discover 3 Yoga Studios in Jakarta with a Certified Clean & Healthy Air

Attention yoga lovers, check out these three Clean Air Zone certified yoga studio recommendations! 🧘

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Mighty Minds Preschool, First Clean Air Zone Certified School in Indonesia

On March 1st 2023, Nafas finally introduced its newest innovation, Clean Air Zone!

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Check out 3 cool gym and pilates studio in South Jakarta!

If you’re looking for a recommendation to do some exercise or pilates this weekend, check out our Clean Air Zone of the week!

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3 Beauty Destinations with Clean Air for Maximum Relaxation

If you want to pamper your whole body, here are some Clean Air Zone recommendations for you!

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Beautiful Inside and Out Mission of Margiana Utami with TOMA Studio and Boenga Nails & Relax

Get to know the CEO and co-founder of TOMA Studio and Bonega Nails & Relax, and why she chose Clean Air Zone?

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Healthy Ngabuburit at Clean Air Zone

Join the special classes held at two Clean Air Zone locations this week: DooSpace by Doogether and Mood Studio!

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Don't settle for mediocre workouts with Hustle House and Pace Performance

If you're looking for high-intensity training, Hustle House and Pace Performance are worth checking out.

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Pace Performance: Where Everyone Can Thrive at Their Own Pace

Let's get to know the reason why Pace Performance chose to be the part of Clean Air Zone, with its manager, Ryan Berti.

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Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul: A Healing Yoga and Meditation Healing Session in South Jakarta

If you are trying to heal yourself, we have some places recommendation for you: Mood Studio and Union Yoga.

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RowdyBox: The Upscale Workout Experience You Deserve

Think RowdyBox as boxing with the panache of a nightclub and the secrecy of a speakeasy. The good news is, they are now officially a Clean Air Zone!

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Our Buildings Are Broken

For years we have assumed that our buildings are our safe havens. But do these buildings really give us 100% protection from possibility of any 'threat' from the outside?

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How indoor Air Pollution Impacts Performances in Offices

We have known that outdoor polllutans enter our buildings and polluted the air inside. But how far does poor indoor air quality affect our health and performance in the office?

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How Nafas reduced indoor pollution by 80% at a global shipping company

Let's see how Clean Air Zones can enhance healthy air quality and reduce employee exposure to air pollution in a Global Shipping Company!

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How Much Pollution Gets Inside Our Offices?

Despite the horrible air polution outside, does your office can be considered as a healthy office? Let's find out!

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Clean Air at the Office: Just a Benefit or Should It be a Standard?

Have you ever consider a clean air investment at your office? Let's learn more about it!

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How Indoor Pollution Impacts Our Children in Schools

Learn more about the negative effects of PM2.5 to school children's health!

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CAZ Stories: Nafas improved indoor air quality by 89,5% at Mighty Minds Preschool

Get to know how Mighty Minds Preschool have improved their AirScore from “D” to "A" for all campuses!

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How Nafas Reduced Indoor Pollution by 70% at AC Ventures Office

Read how AC Ventures office earned an AirScore improvement, from 'C' to 'A'!

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