In our stressful lives, we are often surrounded by a cacophony of sound we have little power to stop. The louder the noise around us, the more energy we waste to overcome it, and it is getting worse day by day. If we don’t do something about this soon, our ability to hear the subtle sounds around us will disappear. In 2012, Quiet Mark embarked on a journey to create a solution to the problem with a positive, relevant consumer champion campaign for the use of quieter technology in our homes, workplaces, living spaces and outdoor environments. Quiet Mark, associated with the Noise Abatement Society charity founded in 1959, sprang from the response to public complaints received by the Society’s national noise helpline, concerning the volume of excessive noise made by household tools, appliances and technology which surround us, dominating everyday life. Quiet Mark has provided the answer with a trusted universal award-symbol and system of support for consumers and industry alike to help transform the aural environment for the benefit of all, by conducting expert independent technical assessments and commending a selection of quietest technology and noise reduction solutions available on the market. The response from global industry has been momentous and positive with over 60 leading global brands across 50 product categories, including Armourcoat Acoustic, Interface, Pilkington Glass and Rockwool. These companies have decided to invest responsibly in acoustic design, achieving awards for the technical excellence of their quieter products or solutions to unwanted noise, they use the distinctive purple Quiet Mark logo to help consumers and buyers easily find them in retail stores or online. If we all choose to ‘Buy-Quiet’ and industry-at-large makes noise reduction solutions a priority at R&D design stage we can collectively stop the harmful effects of noise pollution, reverse the problem and protect the health of the generations to come. For more information see: www.quietmark.com Pictured: The Quiet Mark team led by Managing Director Poppy Szkiler on the Armourcoat stand at the Surface Design Show 2019 Photography: Cube Video #quietmark #armourcoat (at Business Design Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuB7WROBRPp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f915ada3l7ym