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Remove indoor air pollution with houseplants

peace lily; useful for removing indoor air pollutionHouse plants aren’t just pretty things people buy you when you move house. They contain some great qualities, including breathing in carbon dioxide during the day and breathing out oxygen.

This can help you feel energised and prevents the air getting stagnant.

The EPA state that indoor air pollution is up to 5 times more than outdoor, so we have to do all we can to improve the air in our homes. This will help us to be healthier and happier. Here’s where houseplants can really earn their keep!

Research by NASA has shown that some house plants are effective in removing harmful substances from the air such as formaldehyde and benzene. Read our article ‘The best house plants for removing pollutants‘ to find out which ones no home should be without.

 

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An attitude of gratitude
Thu, 26/01/12 – 4:40 | One Comment

i-wantToday I wanted to share something with you from our Yule season.

Something I struggle with greatly is our ‘I want I want’ attitude.

It’s not helped by aggressive marketing and promises that Santa will visit if we are good. Read the full story »

Confessions of a Green Goddess
Mon, 23/01/12 – 4:00 | 9 Comments
Confessions of a Green Goddess

What road blocks stop you from taking ‘green’ action?

No spend? No problem!
Sun, 22/01/12 – 4:37 | 3 Comments
No spend? No problem!

week 3 of my ‘no spend’ month and it’s been a breeze…

Save £200 on your energy bill TODAY!
Fri, 20/01/12 – 4:02 | No Comment
Save £200 on your energy bill TODAY!

By using just two pieces of information, we show you how to save up to £200 on your energy bill, easily and effortlessly.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Eco-Friendly Online Calculators
Thu, 19/01/12 – 10:07 | 2 Comments
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Eco-Friendly Online Calculators

Check out these 4 online carbon footprint calculators to find out how YOU can save money and energy at home

Seriously? It’s only week 2 of my no spend month?
Mon, 16/01/12 – 4:31 | 4 Comments
Seriously? It’s only week 2 of my no spend month?

It’s week 2 of my ‘no spend’ month and I’ve just totted up my expenditure; it’s not as low as I might have liked…

Wooden toys for children
Thu, 12/01/12 – 14:20 | One Comment
Wooden toys for children

Wooden toys are not the sort of toys you can easily part with. They hold your energy and the memories of your childhood and as such almost become members of the family. Do you have a favourite toy from childhood?

The best natural hair conditioner in the world; ever!
Thu, 12/01/12 – 4:37 | No Comment
The best natural hair conditioner in the world; ever!

Little Miss Green declares one particular organic brand her favourite for natural hair products.

5 questions to ask before choosing a wood burning stove
Tue, 10/01/12 – 4:02 | 3 Comments
5 questions to ask before choosing a wood burning stove

Planning on installing a wood burning stove? Although they can be eco friendly and efficient to run, you need to ask yourself these 5 questions before making a decision…

Update on my no spend month
Sun, 8/01/12 – 23:14 | 5 Comments
Update on my no spend month

After one week of my ‘no spend’ month; how have I been getting on?

What *really* happens when you recycle your mobile phone?
Mon, 2/01/12 – 4:39 | One Comment
What *really* happens when you recycle your mobile phone?

Have you ever sent off a mobile phone for recycling, received your money and then wondered what happens? Mrs Green investigates the truth behind mobile phone recycling…