Green Technology for Indoor Pollution Control: Harnessing Indoor Plants to Improve Air Quality

Abstract

Improving indoor air quality is essential for maintaining human health, particularly in urban areas where people spend a large portion of their time inside enclosed spaces. This research evaluates the ability of five specific plant species—Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum), Marigold (Tagetes spp.), Christ Thorn (Euphorbia milii), Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), and Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)—to address indoor air pollution. These plants were analyzed for their capacity to reduce particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and carbon dioxide (CO2), as well as their effects on regulating indoor temperature and humidity. The study highlights the natural air-purifying and climate-modulating properties of these plants, demonstrating their potential as a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to improving indoor environmental condition. The objective of this study is to investigate the role of indoor plants in improving air quality by reducing indoor pollutants and enhancing overall environmental health. This research focuses on evaluating the ability of various plant species to filter toxic pollutants, with particular attention to particulate matter. The study also seeks to identify the most effective plants for specific indoor settings, providing an eco-friendly, cost-efficient approach to pollution control. Additionally, it explores the impact of plants on human health, particularly in terms of respiratory function and mental well-being. Ultimately, the study advocates for the use of plants as a natural solution for purifying indoor air.

Keywords: Green Technology, Air Pollution, Indoor Plants, Sustainable Solutions