A) HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FRESH AIR
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B) ANALYSIS:
Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how
an arrangement of three common houseplants improve indoor air quality. The Areca
Palm, Mother-in-Law's
Tongue and Money Plant can be used in
specific spots in a home or office building to produce measurably cleaner air. The
plants provide health benefits and contribute to our overall well-being by
converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and detoxifying the air. I feel that using plants strategically is a
brilliant and simple way to solve indoor-air-quality issues. I often wonder how having an air conditioner
on all the time, fumes from cars, and other common machines and appliances may
be silently affecting our health, and the quality of the air. We often develop
so many new technologies, with little to no research into the long-term effects
it has on us. I think that more offices, homes and any indoor space should
start implementing an air-quality improvement plan which includes having more
vegetation inside. A simple combination of plants alone can positively
contribute to our health by acting as a natural filter that cleans air and
removes toxins. I hope to see more innovations like
this in the future.
“ "The
Bullet answers”
1)
The global impact, national impact, and local /
personal impact.
Globally
implementing this plan may help combat some of our carbon emission issues
because it provides better air quality in areas that are overpopulated and have
poor air quality such as Delhi, where the initial research was done. On a
national level, local, and personal level I feel this provides a way to clean
the air, it is affordable and with the proper care the plants can last a lifetime.
For me, this is great as my youngest
daughter was born with under-developed lungs so this seems like a practical,
affordable solution to some of her respiratory issues.
2)
Forecast the range of impact over the short term
(the next 2 months to 2 years), to the long term (next 20 years to 20 +
decades).
In
a matter of days it will improve the quality of air, over years you may ease some health related
issues, and over your lifetime you will see tremendous benefits from health to
productivity. I feel that within 20 years or more we will see more of this in
office buildings and homes. I think this can become a similar to the trend of
having green roofs.
3)
“What could you do, or could be done to create the greatest positive impact on the future.”
I
feel that simply buying these specific three plants is an action anyone can
take to contribute to the overall quality of air in our living spaces. I think
it is also a great reminder that we can combat big, global issues by taking
small actions. Complex technology does not have to be the only answer
environmental issues. We should consider putting more research into how
existing plants and materials in nature that could offer alternative solutions.
This will be more cost-effective, less damaging to peoples’ health and more
environmentally friendly.
4)“What
could you do, or could be done to create the greatest negative impact on the future.”
If
we continue to make technological advances intended to solve problems, like
cooling a hot building, the biggest mistake we could make is not considering
the long-term impact on the planet and our health. As our population expands,
we need to think about what will happen if the majority of people are living
and working indoors and not incorporating nature and vegetation into our living
spaces. Also, massive deforestation often accompanies population growth is an
issue that will make these plants, which can improve our quality of life and
health less-readily available.
5)“Which
region of the future” does this related closest most to or does this fit in
between – or perhaps a region of the future you’d like to define for yourself.
-Bio-Tech,
Human-Tech
QUESTIONS
Is this a realistic solution for everyone,?
What are other options for people who have a lack of space?
QUESTIONS
Is this a realistic solution for everyone,?
What are other options for people who have a lack of space?
Look up "super absorber" plants. They clean the soil as well. You might find some 2 for ones or even indoor / outdoor landscaping for health: you and the Earth. This could be a business.
ReplyDeletePlants can take up a very little amount of space depending on which ones you have. I think for places that are much smaller even growing a vine that wraps around your wall could still be beneficial. Granted you'll probably spend a bunch of time pruning to make sure it doesn't take over your whole place!
ReplyDeleteThis would be really interesting if these types of plants were implemented in city parks around the world. Especially if there were a required ratio for the carbon emitted and the mount of plants necessary to combat their effects. I imagine it would be about 50/50 for city to park, so that there would be enough 'cushion' to absorb all of the pollution.
ReplyDeleteThis would be really interesting if these types of plants were implemented in city parks around the world. Especially if there were a required ratio for the carbon emitted and the mount of plants necessary to combat their effects. I imagine it would be about 50/50 for city to park, so that there would be enough 'cushion' to absorb all of the pollution.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Any simple, cost effective way of keeping our air clean, is a good way. Not only could it be beneficial to our physical health, but in some ways our mental health as well. To me, plants add beauty to rooms (especially in boring corporate offices) as can be very therapeutic. They lighten heaviness in rooms and can make one feel "more down to earth." Also, having a plant to take care of like a child, can be therapeutic too. (:
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