A new study reveals that a small green wall containing a variety of indoor plants can remove toxic air pollutants from the surrounding air in eight hours. The World Health Organisation estimates that air pollution causes 6.7 million premature deaths worldwide. The study shows that plants can remove petrol vapours, one of the largest sources of toxic compounds in buildings. Experts are proposing new strategies to improve indoor air quality in offices, homes and schools, since people spend about 90% of their time indoors. The Ambius plant wall system containing a mix of indoor plants including Devil’s ivy, Arrowhead plants and Spider plants was tested for its effectiveness in removing cancer-causing pollutants from the air. The results were astounding, with plants removing over 40% of total volatile organic compounds in the eight-hour test period, along with almost all harmful chemicals such as alkanes, benzene derivatives and cyclopentanes.
Studies show that many buildings are exposed to toxic petrol fumes from nearby roads and highways. Buildings connected directly to car parks are particularly vulnerable to these compounds seeping into work and residential areas. The green wall can remove 97% of the most toxic compounds from the surrounding air in just eight hours. The research shows indoor air quality can be significantly improved by having plants indoors.
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