The proliferation
of toxic chemicals both airborne and in the soil is a concern
for us all. Using plants to clean the environment began for
me over twenty years ago.
Research has shown that certain
plants not only re-oxygenate the air, but also absorb many
hazardous toxins from the soil and from the air.
For example,
orchids filter benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene
emitted into the air by the chemical and petrochemical
plants that surround the citizens of Southern California.
Many materials used for fencing, walkways and decks also
emit toxins into the air and into the soil.
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