Research shows some plants can remove indoor pollutants

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 18:14 in Health & Medicine

(PhysOrg.com) -- Some plants have the ability to drastically reduce levels of indoor pollutants, according to new research at the University of Georgia. Researchers showed that certain species can effectively remove air-borne contaminants, including harmful volatile organic compounds, suggesting a critical new role for plants in home and office environments.

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