The main objective of the project is to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles and, to achieve this goal, new mains-fed water dispensers have been installed inside the municipal school buildings (primary and secondary schools of the Alberto Manzi comprehensive institute), and all students have been provided with reusable water bottles.

The dispensers, directly connected to the water supply network, are equipped with advanced filtration and safety technologies. In particular, they feature a composite-structure filter capable of retaining suspended particles down to 0.5 thousandths of a millimetre, thus ensuring clean and safe water. In addition, a UV-C LED bactericidal system placed near the dispensing point prevents bacterial back-contamination, while a cold-light UV-C LED de-bacterizer provides an additional level of protection.

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From a study conducted by the David Hume Foundation in collaboration with the Marche Region, the Controlled Mechanical Ventilation (VMC) systems, installed in a closed environment, reduce the risk of Sars CoV-2 infection by more than 80%. The survey, carried out from 13 September 2021 to 31 January 2022, involved 10,441 classes from the Marche region, of which 10,125 without implant and 316 with a VMC system.

To ensure that the school year runs as closely as possible, the Region has invested its own resources since January 2021, such as 9 million euros, to install VMC systems in schools in the Marche region and has allocated an additional 3 million to equip the classrooms with sanitizers. The best VMCs, such as sanitizers, exploit the principle of reducing microbiological loads through UV-C technology.

“The study showed that the impact of VMC – said Professor Luca Ricolfi, president of the Hume Foundation – in breaking down the viral load in the air, is very strong and statistically detectable. But the most significant result recorded is that of the impact of VMC: the greater the exchange of air volumes, the greater the results of reducing contamination. Therefore it is not enough to put a VMC appliance, but it is necessary to place a number of them with an adequate maximum capacity. It was then seen that the larger classes have a significantly higher individual risk of 30-40% of contamination than the small ones. The reduction factor ensured by the VMC is comparable to that of the vaccine. Basically, the VMC, well done, has a double capacity to contain the circulation of the virus compared to the vaccine “.

“The one carried out by the Marche Region is a virtuous initiative at national level – so Professor Giorgio Buonanno, Professor of Environmental Technical Physics at the University of Cassino and Queensland University – VMC is the only engineering way to reduce the risk of contamination indoors. The mistake made in the management of the pandemic was to consider the transmission of the virus only linked to the spread through droplets which are nothing more than large particles that fall in the vicinity of infected people, contrasted with distance and hand washing. Measures that alone do not work because there is a third mechanism, much more important, which is that of the aerosol (small invisible droplets). In closed environments it is therefore essential to rely on controlled ventilation which ensures better results “.

Using VMC in schools, the incidence rate of infections could be reduced from 250 to 50 cases per 100,000 people. These data are therefore comparable to other case studies carried out in environments with UV-C sanitizers present

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The approach of summer is leading to an increase in requests from accommodation facilities for disinfection systems to better face the 2022 summer season.
The most versatile product is Blade which can also be used by staff for the disinfection of handles, bathroom fixtures, switches, headboards, wardrobes, upholstery, etc.
Blade, both in the more compact and long version, is a portable battery-powered disinfection device that inhibits the proliferation of microorganisms without damaging the treated surfaces.

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A webinar on UV-C applications for the wood and furniture sector took place on October 26th, organized by ANIE addressing Federlegnoarredo which has over 2,300 member companies distributed in 12 Associations. During this event, the physical principles of UV-C disinfection, the regulations in force in this sector and the fields of application in the world of furniture, such as drawers, kitchen compartments, boxes, shoe racks, wardrobes were explored.

Today we will instead be engaged in a more technical webinar organized by Arrow. This episode will deal with the design theme relating to UV-C LED technology. The technology required for functional monitoring of UV-C LEDs and how to send feedback remotely via Smart IOT will also be explored.

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The activities of the IUVA Task Force will include reviews of water technology and the organization of meetings and webinars with international stakeholders. The Task Force aims to focus on spreading UV-C technology to improve accessibility to clean water around the world, where many NGOs, universities and private companies have long been engaged.

The development of UV-C systems can accelerate access to clean water, improving everyone’s living conditions.

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Although a filter represents a mechanical barrier for airborne microorganisms, its presence involves continuous maintenance for cleaning and / or replacing the filters, to have a lower flow of treated air for the same time and the generation of greater noise. during operation.

The air that passes inside the A.R.I.A. UV-C LED, takes place with a reduced speed in order to allow greater disinfection of the air passing through the duct. The internal conformation guarantees a continuous reflection of UV-C radiation, exponentially increasing the percentage of disinfection.

The high silence of the device allows installation in any context.

AIR. UVC Led is therefore effective, easy to use, silent, suitable for all environments.

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• Surface disinfection of pharmaceutical packaging and conveyor belts
• Disinfection in filling, processing and transformation lines

Surface sanitation is essential to maintain the cleanliness of the medical or pharmaceutical packaging material. UVC radiation affects the molecular bonds of DNA, RNA and proteins within microorganisms and biomolecules. This allows for shorter downtime, improving the overall effectiveness of the process by increasing productivity.

Our wide range of products is available for various customizations both of a mechanical / dimensional nature and aimed at the pathogens to be treated.

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UV is a well-known technology for disinfecting air, water and surfaces that, when used correctly, can help mitigate the risk of contracting a COVID-19 infection.

“The IUVA brought together leading experts from around the world to develop guidance on the effective use of UV technology as a disinfection measure to help reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Founded in 1999, the IUVA is an organization non-profit dedicated to the advancement of ultraviolet technology that aims to help address public health as well as environmental problems, ”says Dr. Ron Hofmann, professor at the University of Toronto and president of the IUVA.

UV-C and COVID-19

All microorganisms tested to date (including coronaviruses) are susceptible to UV-C radiation. Resistance to this radiation varies from pathogen to pathogen ¹. Based on existing evidence and studies conducted, UV-C radiation is able to block the proliferation of COVID-19 by reducing its transmission among the population.

Tests carried out between two of the closest relatives of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV^{1 2 – 3} and MERS-CoV ^{4 – 5 – 6}) showed that even for this virus the effectiveness of UV-C light depends on factors such as exposure time, the energy of the radiation and the distance of the pathogens from the source.

The IUVA expects similar results in the treatment of COVID-19, results evidenced by the completely Italian study carried out by INAF, University of Milan, Cancer Institute and Sacco Hospital of Milan ⁷.

Assuming that to lower the risk of transmission it is sufficient to reduce the total number of pathogens, UV-C are confirmed as a fundamental tool in an efficient plan to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Are UVC disinfection devices safe?

Like any disinfection system, UVC devices must be designed and used correctly to be safe.

The wavelength between 200nm and 280nm has a higher energy than normal sunlight, and can cause a reaction similar to an epidermal burn or damage the retina if exposed. It is therefore advisable to strictly follow the instruction and safety manuals.

We recommend using the new UV-C technology (such as LED technology) to be sure that the lamps do not emit Ozone during operation

IUVA urges consumers to pay attention in the choice of equipment, seeking efficacy tests, certifications about materials and electrical components, issued by well-known organizations.

Bibliography:

1. “Miscellaneous Inactivating Agents – Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008);” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) (https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/disinfection-methods/miscellaneous.html )
2. “Large-scale preparation of UV-inactivated SARS coronavirus virions for vaccine antigen,” Tsunetsugu-Yokota Y et al. Methods Mol Biol. 2008;454:119-26. doi: 10.1007/978-1-59745-181-9_11.
3. “Inactivation of SARS coronavirus by means of povidone-iodine, physical conditions and chemical reagents;” Kariwa H et al. Dermatology 2006;212 (Suppl 1): 119 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16490989 )
4. “Efficacy of an Automated Multiple Emitter Whole-Room Ultraviolet-C Disinfection System Against Coronaviruses MHV and MERS-CoV,” Bedell K et al. ICHE 2016 May;37(5):598-9. doi:10.1017/ice.2015.348. Epub 2016 Jan 28.
5. “Focus on Surface Disinfection When Fighting COVID-19”; William A. Rutala, PhD, MPH, CIC, David J. Weber, MD, MPH; Infection Control Today, March 20, 2020 (https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/focus-surfacedisinfection-when-fighting-covid-19 )
6. Ibid.
7. “UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating and inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication” di Andrea Bianco, Mara Biasin, Giovanni Pareschi, Adalberto Cavalleri, Claudia Cavatorta, Claudio Fenizia, Paola Galli, Luigi Lessio, Manuela Lualdi, Edoardo Redaelli, Irma Saulle, Daria Trabattoni, Alessio Zanutta, Mario Clerici; 2020; (https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.05.20123463v1)

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