Backyard and Outdoor Living

WHAT ONCE WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Indoor plants both filter and clean the air, removing toxins and pollutants, which is important both at home and at work, especially in new buildings. The World Health Organization has identified indoor air pollution as one of the biggest health risks to people in developed nations, and the average air quality in an Australian home is equivalent to standing next to a freeway in peak hour.

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