As you sit
at your desk, consider… Within the
havens of our homes
and offices the air we breathe could actually
be ten times more polluted than it is outside.
Toxic chemicals - commonly formaldehyde, benzene, acetone and ammonia -
are found in synthetic building materials, furnishings and fabrics and
are emitted as toxic vapours.
Prolonged exposure can cause allergies, headaches, fatigue and other symptoms
of ‘sick building syndrome’.
Fortunately, houseplants can remove toxic vapours and maintain a healthy
indoor environment. The following are particularly effective. We hope they
bring you a breath of fresh air.
Source: Eco-Friendly House Plants, B.C. Wolverton, 1996.
