Nowadays it seems people have a fear of anything deemed “chemicals” or “unnatural.” But at Amity Environmental, we deal with the nasty side of nature all the time. We help Calgarians with mould problems — a perfectly natural part of the world that none the less causes sickness. We also help homeowners abate asbestos. Like
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In our last blog, we discussed the places that mould can hide. However, mould isn’t the only nasty thing that can sneak into houses. Asbestos was once in over 1200 common household items and materials. Depending on the age of your home, hidden asbestos may be lingering in more than a few places. However, it’s
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Now a days, almost everyone has heard of cancer. What people might not realize though, is that each cancer is a little different. Cancer isn’t a single disease as much as it’s a group of diseases with the similar characteristic of abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade other parts of the body. There
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Our blog can often be a bit of a downer. It makes sense: we’re writing about mould — which can make you sick and your home uninhabitable — and asbestos — which can kill you. So even when you try to find light-hearted fun-facts, they inevitably end up being kind of terrible. We’re sorry. Terrible
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If you’ve ever researched for mould or asbestos abatement experts in Calgary, you’ve likely noticed that almost all professionals who offer one of these services also provides the other. But have you ever wondered why? The Problem. Many moulds contain mycotoxins that can make people sick when inhaled. Asbestos releases particles that can cause nasty
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We’ve written about the changes to Calgary’s legislation before, but a lot of Calgarians are still a bit confused about what exactly they have to do. Since the city of Calgary can shut down your demolition and give you a hefty fine, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand the red tape before
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Before we begin, we’d just like to say that there are actually six different types of asbestos. The two we’ll be discussing today are just two of these types. Asbestos refers to naturally occurring minerals made from silicate with a long, fibrous crystal structure. Each of the six types has a unique colour which also
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We’ve written many articles on the places asbestos hides in your home, how being exposed to asbestos can cause health problems, and why you need to have your home checked for asbestos especially if you’re planning renos. However, we don’t often discuss just what asbestos is. It’s important to remember that there are several types
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Frequently we have blogs that discuss complicated questions where the answer falls in the grey area of “maybe.” This is not one of those times. As much as we wish it wasn’t true, because asbestos is an excellent material in almost every other respect, asbestos is absolutely linked to an increased likelihood of developing certain
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Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops from cells in the mesothelium. It is generally caused by exposure to asbestos. The mesothelium is a protective cell lining that covers many organs. Mesothelioma generally affects this outer lining in the lungs and chest cavity. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Like coal, it is mined from
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