Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors

Phys.org reports, "Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research led by the University of Birmingham and in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

"During a series of experiments monitoring common houseplants exposed to nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—a common pollutant—researchers calculated that in some conditions, the plants could be able to reduce NO2 by as much as 20 percent. The results are published in Air Quality Atmosphere and Health."

This isn't new to anyone, but it bears repeating.

Learn more.