City Wall Mural Helps Clean the Air

Murals and wall art can add beauty to city dwellings, but this innovative artwork not only beautifies the surrounding landscape, it actually fights smog.

Italian artist, Andreco, has painted a mural entitled Philosophical Tree which lives on a wall in Bologna, Italy. The mural was created using photocatalytic paint which absorbs nitrogen monoxide, otherwise known as smog, in the atmosphere.

The Philosophical Tree also demonstrates that environmentally friendly initiatives don’t have to be an eye sore on the surrounding area.

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The 3 Best Houseplants to Have for Clean Indoor Air

Researcher Kamal Meattle gave a TED Talk on how the arrangement of three common houseplants used in specific spots in a home or office can result in measurably cleaner air. Meattle began his research 17 years ago, at home in New Dehli, India.

The three plants Meattle found to be most effective in cleaning the air are:

  • The Areca Palm or Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (keep in the living room) cleanses the air during the day. About 4 shoulder height plants per person is recommended.
  • The Mother-in-law’s Tongue or Sansevieria trifasciata (keep in the bedroom) converts CO2 to O2 at night.  You want about 6 to 8 of these waist high plants per person. Continue reading

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