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MY Favorite Plants

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Sunday, January 3, 2010, In : Environment

English Ivy- absorbs volatile organic compounds and air pollutants

Lemon Balm- scent improves moods

Peppermint- enhance alertness and improves memory. MIGHT suppress appetite

Gardenia- antidepressant effectively

Golden Pothos- decreases ozone

Areca Palm- filters airborne particles

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Indoor Pollution

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Thursday, October 29, 2009, In : Environment

Estimates vary that indoor pollution can be between 5 and 10 times the pollution outside your home. Open up your windows a enough to allow some air transfer for at least some part of the day. Next, consider natural air cleaning plants.

The New Ecologist made a list of the top 10 anti-pollution houseplants. They rate the best as: