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Passive vs. Active Air Sampling: A Comprehensive Guide

Air sampling is vital for environmental monitoring, ensuring public and environmental health. Two main methods dominate this field: passive air sampling and active air sampling. Each method has unique advantages and is suited to different scenarios. This guide explores the differences, benefits, and limitations of both methods to help you choose the best approach

The Power of Air Samplers: Revolutionizing Environmental Analysis

Understanding the power of air samplers is crucial in today's age. Air quality is crucial in public health and environmental management in our modern world. Air samplers, devices used to collect air samples for analysis, have emerged as indispensable tools for professionals and researchers alike to analyze air quality, identify trends, and make critical

The Health Benefits of Monitoring Air Quality

As technology and industry rapidly advance, the air we breathe has never been more critical to our health and well-being. At Tisch Environmental, we understand the health benefits of monitoring air quality and the significant impact air quality has on our lives. That's why we are dedicated to providing air quality monitoring equipment that

The History of Tisch Environmental

By: W. John Tisch (John), Co-Founder of Tisch Environmental with details provided by: my Father Wilbur P. Tisch (Will) & Grandfather Wilbur H. Tisch (Web) The Tisch family has been involved in the manufacture of air sampling equipment for 70 years. Long ago there was a small sheet metal shop, General Metal Works, Inc.

Low vs. High Volume Samplers

First, a little short history of low and high-volume air samplers might help.  The high-volume sampler was developed in the 50s by General Metal Works and the first legislation was the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955, which gave federal money to monitor air pollution.  Then in 1963, it established a program that gave

Have You Heard About PFAS?

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained increasing attention in recent years due to their widespread presence in everyday products and their potential health and environmental risks. These man-made chemicals are commonly found in non-stick cookware, waterproof textiles, food packaging, and firefighting foams. While these applications offer convenience, the long-term consequences of PFAS exposure are concerning.

TE-WILBUR: Now Available With A Wind Anemometer

At Tisch Environmental, we're always looking for ways to improve air sampling technology and provide researchers, regulatory agencies, and environmental professionals with the most accurate and comprehensive data. That's why we're excited to announce a new feature for our TE-WILBUR units—the ability to integrate a wind anemometer for real-time wind speed and directional data

Air Quality Awareness Week 2023 is Almost Here!

Air Quality Awareness Week is quickly approaching! This year AQAW will take place from May 1st to May 5th. This also coincides with World Asthma Day on May 2nd. The theme of this years event is "Working Together for Clean Air." The EPA, and its partners, will highlight resources that increase air quality awareness

Come Visit Our Team at the Region 4 Air Monitoring Exhibition!

Tisch Environmental will be attending the 2023 Region 4 Air Monitoring Exhibition in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The exhibition is March 28-30th at the Read House Hotel in the Crutchfield Room and the Centennial Pre-Function Area. Feel free visit our booth if you are attending this event to view the latest in ambient particulate instrumentation and meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff! Click here

Anxiety & Depression: The Unseen Effects of Ambient Air Pollution

Correlation Found between Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollutants and Increased Risk of Depression and Anxiety. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry yielded some interesting results. This study of nearly 400,000 individuals, who had never been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, calculated the average levels of several ambient pollutants (PM 2.5, PM 10, NO2