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The Bloomin1 TexanPrior to World War II, most

of our homes and buildingshad adequate ventilation tothe outside air in the form ofwindows and screen doors. Asthe energy crunch began, homesand offices were sealed up formaximum energy efficiencywithcentralheat and airbeingused as the basic environmentalcontrol

The fact that working andliving within these closed confines could be detrimental tohuman health was not a factthat was recognized until thelate 70s. That is, when healthofficials began to notice anumber of patients complaining of fatigue, headaches, respiratory problems, dizzinessand burning eyes. In additionto building structures thatwere energy efficient, we hadalso created an environmentthat was full of chemical pollinations that were the offgasof synthetic building materials.

At this point you may bewondering exactly how seriousthese problems are for you. Ina 1982 study, the EnvironmentalProtection Agency found 500chemical levels in the first fourbuildings it tested. The indoorchemical levels were from twoto 100 times the levels foundoutside the buildings.

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pollution must involveplants,as plants arevery much a partof the naturalprocess of livingon earth, and if plants aretaken away, then life is takenaway.

Duringhis 20yearsofstudy,Dr. Wolverton found thatmany of our common house-plants signficantly reduce thelevels of indoor pollutants. Itwas found that as the plantstook in carbon dioxide, theyalso took in pollutants fromthe air. Plants were able tobreak these pollutants downinto food and actually thriveon the very chemicals thatmake humans sick.

Additionally, the presence ofplants in an environment increases levels of oxygen, providing an increase in productivity of up to 10 percent.

His study focused mainly onthe three most common indoorair pollutants: formaldehyde,benzene, and trichloroethylene.These and other common pollutants are often emitted fromfurnishings, office equipmentand building materials.

Approximately two yearsago, the Interior PlantscapeDivision of the AssociatedLandscape Contractors ofAmerica joined with NASA ina two-year program to studythe effectiveness of popular office plants in cleaning indoorair. In the study of 10 commonplants, it was found that theplants reduced the pollutants

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The studies conducted haveshown that theentire plant, theleaves, the stems and the rootswork to remove air poUutantaIt would depend upon whichpollutants you have in yourhome or office as to whichplants you might want to use.(Please notechart for pollutant,sources, and best solutions.) I!you aren't sure what plants touse, a good mixture is your bestbet,as the more plants that canbe put into an environment, thehealthier it will be. When usingplants to clean the air, the formula to keep in mind is thatCLEAN AIR=1 PLANT FOREACH 100 SQUARE FEET.

Many facts have been discovered about the effectivenessof plants in our environment,but there is much more researchthat still needs to be dona

FCAC is a self-supportiveorganization that seeks sponsors to help it continue thisresearch. The FCAC has plansto begin study on other plantsand their effectiveness in ourenvironment, including manyblooming plants such asazaleaa Sponsorship fees helpFCACcarry on these studiea Inaddition to helping withresearch, you will also be making an investment into amarketing tool for your industry. This is a marketing toolthat should help your businessto grow in the '90s. For vour

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linations that were the offgasof synthetic building materials.

At this point you may bewondering exactly how seriousthese problems are for you. Ina 1982 study, the EnvironmentalProtection Agency found 500chemical levels in the first four

buildings it tested. The indoorchemical levels were from twoto 100 times the levels foundoutside the buildings.

In 1989, the EPA stated toCongress in a report that "sufficient evidence exists to con

clude that indoor air pollutionrepresents a major portion ofthe public's exposure to airpollution and may pose serious,acute, and chronic healthrisks."

So now that we know we arebreathing an environment thatis likened to a chemical soup,what can be done about it? According to Dr. B.C. "Bill"Wolverton, Ph.D., nature'splants offer our best, quickestand most affordable answer.

For 20 years, Dr. Wolverton,who is a retired research scientist with NASA, has been conducting studies into the use ofplants for treating and recycling wastewater and purifyingand revitalizing air inside closedfacilities. He felt that theultimate solution to indoor air

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and building materials.Approximately two years

ago, the Interior PlantscapeDivision of the Associated

Landscape Contractors ofAmerica joined with NASA ina two-year program to studythe effectiveness of popular office plants in cleaning indoorair. In the study of 10 commonplants, it was found that theplants reduced the pollutantsin the air from 48 to 90 percent.

In September of 1989, theFoliage for Clean Air Councilwas established to pass the information gained in 20 years ofstudy onto the media.

Since the initial press conference in September 1989,there have been approximately 3,000 press releases on thefoliage for clean air message.Most of these efforts havebeen concentrated upon theEast Coast of the U.S. Additionally, coverage has been obtained on local as well as national television network programs. The FCAC has conducted

and their effectiveness in ourenvironment, including manyblooming plants such asazaleas. Sponsorship fees helpFCAC carry on these studies. Inaddition to helping withresearch, you will also be making an investment into amarketing tool for your industry. This is a marketing toolthat should help your businessto grow in the '90s. For yoursponsorship fee you will alsoreceive a subscription to "Update" the council's newsletter aswell as press releases on theclean air message

We have all marketed ourplants for their beauty. Now wehave the information to say toour customers, not only areplants attractive and beautifulbut they are also the mostavailable and most natural indoor air pollutant fighters wehave They will help us tobreathe easier. So, take a longdeep breath before you go m-jdoors, or fill your envirowith your best friend, the,ted plant and breathe easy.

Pollutant Sources Solutions

Formaldehyde Foam insulationPlywoodClothesCarpetingFurniture

Paper goodsHousehold cleaners

Benzene Tobacco smokeGasoline

Synthetic fibersPlastics

' InksDetergents

TVichloroethylene Dry cleaningInksPaintsVarnishesLacquersAdhesives

PhilodendronSpider PlantGolden PothosBamboo PalmCorn PlantChrysanthemumMother-in-law's Tongue

English IvyMarginataJanet CraigChrysanthemumWarneckeiPeace Lilyrubber

Gerbera DaisyChrysanthemumPeace LilyWarneckeiMarginata

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