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Did you know we have a problem with indoor air quality? Between VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), air fresheners, cleaners, and dust, air quality is very poor. However, this is a problem, as no one can avoid breathing. This picture shows a living wall of plants in McKeldin library. This relates to the SDG goal of good health and wellbeing (goal 3). Problems with air quality can lead to the obvious, such as asthma or lung problems, but did you know that using air fresheners which contain VOC’s can cause nerve damage in pets? This probably means it's not so great for us either. The same goes for spraying air fresheners, which at the end of the day are chemicals and probably should not be breathed in regularly. So how might a living wall help? House plants have been proven to improve indoor air quality for one. They do the obvious, using CO2 and releasing oxygen, but that’s not all. Many indoor plants are also capable of phytoremediation of the air, absorbing gases in the air. Having an entire wall of plants that can do this increases how effective the process is. Additionally, it’s not bad on the eyes, and depending on the plants most likely can contribute to a great smelling interior. From an ecological standpoint, this idea has other benefits. Living walls on the outside of buildings would decrease heat island effects that are seen otherwise. They absorb gases we produce and may help eliminate the need for unnatural air purification. This prevents these toxins from escaping into the ecosystem, as well as eliminating waste produced by use of those products.
photo 3 goal 3
Did you know we have a problem with indoor air quality? Between VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), air fresheners, cleaners, and dust, air quality is very poor. However, this is a problem, as no one can avoid breathing. This picture shows a living wall of plants in McKeldin library. This relates to the SDG goal of good health and wellbeing (goal 3). Problems with air quality can lead to the obvious, such as asthma or lung problems, but did you know that using air fresheners which contain VOC’s can cause nerve damage in pets? This probably means it's not so great for us either. The same goes for spraying air fresheners, which at the end of the day are chemicals and probably should not be breathed in regularly. So how might a living wall help? House plants have been proven to improve indoor air quality for one. They do the obvious, using CO2 and releasing oxygen, but that’s not all. Many indoor plants are also capable of phytoremediation of the air, absorbing gases in the air. Having an entire wall of plants that can do this increases how effective the process is. Additionally, it’s not bad on the eyes, and depending on the plants most likely can contribute to a great smelling interior. From an ecological standpoint, this idea has other benefits. Living walls on the outside of buildings would decrease heat island effects that are seen otherwise. They absorb gases we produce and may help eliminate the need for unnatural air purification. This prevents these toxins from escaping into the ecosystem, as well as eliminating waste produced by use of those products.