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Indoor Plants for Clean Air and BeautyHaving indoor plants is not a new idea - and it is a great one that contributes to both purifying the air you breathe and adds character and interest to the rooms they are placed in.And, when you bring your garden indoors, you are able to continue your love of gardening in those winter months when snow and ice have closed up the outdoor opportunities.Of course, if you live in a temperate zone, then you can have the best of both worlds (indoors and out) all year round.Nowadays, with many people seeking ways to make their homes more eco-friendly, utilising the benefit of indoor plants is becoming part and parcel of their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.And, the benefit, - one small step for a cleaner environment (and that's not to be sneezed at) plus cleaner air to breathe and keep infections down.Choosing Indoor Plants The correct species is important and this includes: Ones that will thrive in low or indirect light or have access to bright outdoor light through a window. Ones that can cope with air-conditioning - heat and cool Ones that can cope with draftsRecommendations to Consider Ficus (Ficus Benjamina) .. more »

The TV show "The World's Greenest Homes" recently started me thinking about how can everyone make a contribution to reducing the carbon footprint.The TV series mainly showed major renovations or new homes in which the owners made significant attempts to "go green". Most folks are not in the position - they already have a home, and most likely a hefty mortgage that may preclude incorporating the changes and ideas promoted by the TV show.However, the need for greening your home and garden is an imperative for all - and so the impact of even simple, small steps can have a real impact.Just imagine if all homes in the USA converted their light bulbs from incandescent to compact fluorescent ones - not only are they energy-smart, using about 70% less energy, they last up to ten times longer.Such a small step could have huge impact because of the sheer volume! And, then there is the ripple effect - less energy used - less fossil fuels consumed - less carbon emissions from power stations - and, BINGO! - cleaner air.And, the cost is not really greater than the usual light bulb replacement - so your pocketbook is saved.Now imagine if everyone also .. more »