Three Houseplants To Clear The Air
Posted by Sonja Ebron
The TED Talks Conference has a reputation for broadcasting the best ideas on the planet. At this year’s conference, Kamal Meattle described a 15-year study in India that showed three common houseplants — the Areca Palm, the Mother-in-law’s Tongue, and the Money Tree — in combination could clean the air in a home or office building better than most electronic devices.
Meattle’s study is good news for indoor air quality but could also reduce the need for air cleaners and ventilation equipment. Who ever thought living plants could be energy-saving devices? Check out Meattle’s four-minute TED talk: