Plants as Pollutants Absorber

Plants in the room which was originally regarded as a sweetener and air freshener proved to have a role to reduce the risk of SBS.

This is in line with the results of research Aviation and Space Agency United States (NASA), the early 1970s. NASA study found the types of plants that can reduce the concentration of pollutants in the room, especially the three main pollutants, namely benzene, trikhloroetilen (TCE), and formaldehyde.

Benzene contained in the ink, oil, rubber, dyes, detergents, medicines, as well as explosive materials, such as gas lighters. TCE contained in the substance to dry clean, paint, varnish, and various glue. Substance TCE can cause liver cancer. Formaldehyde is on plywood, paper towels, paper wipes, liquid fabric, plywood under the carpet, cigarette smoke, and kerosene.

In the end, healthy building actually is one face of green building (green building). In addition to reducing pollutants in the room, to be building a healthy, necessary arrangements for effective use of energy and fresh air circulation arrangements in the room.

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