Comments on: Clean Air with Plants : A New Look at an Old Favorite http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Plants at Schools Result in Happy Kids : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2034 Plants at Schools Result in Happy Kids : Eco Child’s Play Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:25:03 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2034 [...] that bringing nature inside is a good thing. Previous studies have shown houseplants can help clean indoor air, reduce tension, improve coping mechanisms, boost work productivity and help increase concentration [...] [...] that bringing nature inside is a good thing. Previous studies have shown houseplants can help clean indoor air, reduce tension, improve coping mechanisms, boost work productivity and help increase concentration [...]

]]> By: Farms Around the World Have More Trees than Expected : Sustainablog http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2033 Farms Around the World Have More Trees than Expected : Sustainablog Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:51 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2033 [...]  They can capture pollutants that might otherwise move into surface or ground waters.  They are removing pollutants from the air and providing [...] [...]  They can capture pollutants that might otherwise move into surface or ground waters.  They are removing pollutants from the air and providing [...]

]]> By: Seasonal Allergy Relief For Kids – The Natural Way : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2032 Seasonal Allergy Relief For Kids – The Natural Way : Eco Child’s Play Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:51:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2032 [...] Clean Air with Plants – A New Look at An Old Favorite [...] [...] Clean Air with Plants – A New Look at An Old Favorite [...]

]]> By: Houseplants « Salt Girl: when it rains… http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2023 Houseplants « Salt Girl: when it rains… Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:54:02 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2023 [...] I made it a goal to have no repeat houseplants and to have as many as I could from the clean air list. (I was single. I had a lot of time on my hands.) Now my houseplants fit only three [...] [...] I made it a goal to have no repeat houseplants and to have as many as I could from the clean air list. (I was single. I had a lot of time on my hands.) Now my houseplants fit only three [...]

]]> By: Toxins in Commercial Air Fresheners - Report Finds Phthalates in Popular Brands : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2024 Toxins in Commercial Air Fresheners - Report Finds Phthalates in Popular Brands : Eco Child’s Play Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:19:33 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2024 [...] while we’re on the subject of clean air which I wrote about here, let me tackle the problem with commercial air [...] [...] while we’re on the subject of clean air which I wrote about here, let me tackle the problem with commercial air [...]

]]> By: Rachel http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2028 Rachel Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:53:02 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2028 There's a book called "How to Grow Fresh Air" published by Penguin Books in 1997. It's based on a NASA study (maybe the same?). The nice thing about the book, at least for this brown thumb, is that they rate the plants on various things, including ease of maintenance. Enjoy! There’s a book called “How to Grow Fresh Air” published by Penguin Books in 1997. It’s based on a NASA study (maybe the same?). The nice thing about the book, at least for this brown thumb, is that they rate the plants on various things, including ease of maintenance.

Enjoy!

]]> By: Kim http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2022 Kim Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:38:18 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2022 I love houseplants and need to get more. I finally managed to kill my wandering jew after several years, a move, and children. I get annoyed by the "air cleaners" that you spray into the air. Yeah. Clean the air by blasting it with chemicals. That works! I love houseplants and need to get more. I finally managed to kill my wandering jew after several years, a move, and children.

I get annoyed by the “air cleaners” that you spray into the air. Yeah. Clean the air by blasting it with chemicals. That works!

]]> By: MC Milker http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2025 MC Milker Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:04:02 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2025 Heidi, Thanks for the additional information! That was great! Heidi,

Thanks for the additional information! That was great!

]]> By: sk-rt.com http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2026 sk-rt.com Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:00:12 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2026 <strong>Clean Air with Plants : A New Look at an Old Favorite...</strong> This article cites an old NASA study demonstrating the benefits of houseplants on indoor air quality. Includes specific recommendations for removing chemicals from the air.... Clean Air with Plants : A New Look at an Old Favorite…

This article cites an old NASA study demonstrating the benefits of houseplants on indoor air quality. Includes specific recommendations for removing chemicals from the air….

]]> By: Rachel M. http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2027 Rachel M. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:54:30 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/01/10/clean-air-with-plants-a-new-look-at-an-old-favorite/#comment-2027 Thanks Jennifer and Heidi! Pothos has been my staple houseplant since I went to college...I'll look into branching out to some of the others you mentioned. :) Thanks Jennifer and Heidi! Pothos has been my staple houseplant since I went to college…I’ll look into branching out to some of the others you mentioned. :)

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