Name: How to grow fresh air
Uploaded: 2009-03-20T01:00:00Z
Duration: 3 min 50 s
Description: Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air.

Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air.

How to grow fresh air

Three common indoor plants can purify air so effectively that a person could survive in a sealed room. In a Delhi office building, using these plants led to a 42 percent chance of increasing blood oxygen after just ten hours indoors. The presence of these plants also reduced health complaints like eye irritation and headaches, while boosting productivity by over 20 percent. Their use cuts building energy needs by 15 percent, making them a powerful tool for both health and sustainability.