Enviro-Tip of the Month: Add an Indoor Plant

Benefits of Houseplants

This month, beat the winter blues by adding a plant to your office area or home. Houseplants are great indoor air cleaners and add a little color to your work area. Indoor plants have also been linked to reduced stress levels and increased productivity.

The infographic below summarizes a list of the best air-filtering plants, according to a NASA study. The Clean Air Study found the plants below are effective at removing common air pollutants, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, xylene, and ammonia from the air. NASA research also suggests having at least one plant per 100 square feet of the home or office space.

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