Plants

Did you know that…

...in addition to creating oxygen, plants consume and give out CO2.

...that certain plants can neutralize and eliminate certain toxic substances from air, for an example:

• Formaldehyde which is a highly reactive aldehydical gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. It can cause asthma and other lung-related health problems.
• Trichlorethylene which is a solvent widely used in. mechanical engineering, where it is employed. mainly for cleansing and degreasing. It is found in glues, paints, rubbers and other chemical materials. It can cause blindness, loss of muscle strength and control, heart arythmia and pain or numbness in the facial area.
• Benzene is an important organic chemical compound with the chemical formula C6H6. It can be found in oil, industrial glues and paints, plastic and rubber materials. It can irritate skin and eyes. It is cancerogenuous and toxic.
• Ammonia or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. The simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. It is a common nitrogenous waste, particularly among aquatic organisms. It can be found in hair colors, paint removal liquids and other things. It can cause irritation in the eyes and the lungs with severe headaches and dizziness.