Self Made: Olivia Songs Issue 71 Issue 71 Fall 2021 | Page 8

When you hear the words climate change what do you think about it ? Most of us think climate change has to do with the plan of getting warmer , this is true . What do you have to ask yourself why is the planet getting warmer and how does this affect our day-to-day life .
Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere which causes the temperature on the planet to rise . Greenhouse gases come from four different places carbon dioxide CO2 , methane , nitrous oxide , and fluorinated gases . The more energy we use the more greenhouse gases we put into our atmosphere . The good news is we have opportunities every day to change our carbon footprint on the planet in this article we ’ re going to learn about houseplants plants that are great At absorbing CO2 and can give your home a great quality of clean fresh ai at absorbing CO2 and can give your home a great quality of clean fresh air .
A R E C A P A L M ( C H R Y S A L I D O C A R P U S L U T E S C E N S ) .

IMPROVE YOUR AIR QUALITY

W I T H T H E S E G R E A T H O U S E P L A N T S
This plant is very efficient in removing toxins inside your home . This plant also emits water vapors in the air which is why this is perfect for spaces that have dry air .
L A D Y P A L M ( R H A P I S E X C E L S A ) .
A type of palm plant that is easy to maintain and grow due to its high resistance to bugs . Place this inside your home and enjoy a better air quality due to its excellent carbon dioxide absorption .
B A M B O O P A L M ( C H A M A E D O R E A S E I F R I Z I I )
Removes not just carbon dioxide in the air but also formaldehyde . Also known as “ reed palm ”. It likes moist soil and bright places with indirect sunlight .
R U B B E R P L A N T ( F I C U S R O B U S T A )
This plant prefers a semi-sunlit place and hates direct sunlight which makes it easy to place the plant . It is also a great absorber of formaldehyde in indoor air .
D R A C A E N A “ J A N E T C R A I G ” ( D R A C A E N A D E R E M E N S I S ) .
Scored high in NASA ’ s study in removing trichloroethylene in indoor rooms , which is another harmful toxin for us humans . Moderate watering is the key to keeping this plant alive .