AMBIENT INDOOR ENVIRONMENT CAN HAVE SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS ON THE AIR QUALITY

Outdoor air quality (Temperature & Humanity) can vary significantly from Indoor environments in the areas of extreme climate conditions. Absence of Fresh Air within the indoor environments results in accumulation of gaseous contaminants, leading to a variety of occupant health concerns.

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compound) are mainly produced by plants and micro organisms. The availability of oxygen is a basic parameter determining the types of VOCs produced as it allows highly effective respiration. However, indoor air contains a large association of Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs). Different contaminants arise from a wide variety of sources including cleaning supplies, building materials, electronics and occupant activities. The VOCs associated with poor quality indoor air can lead to numerous health problems.

The principal indoor gaseous containment is Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) which is emitted every time we exhale. CO₂ levels quickly raise in tightly sealed, high occupancy environments. The process of photosynthesis removes atmospheric CO₂. It is often difficult to determine if the symptoms are a result of exposure to indoor air pollution in case of certain immediate effects that are similar to those from colds or other viral diseases. This is the reason to pay attention to the time and place symptoms occur. If the symptoms fade away when a person is away from the area then it is essential to identify air sources that may be possible causes.

It is true, Atmospheric pollutants have a negative effect on the plants. Leaves of the trees have an important role in retention of the particular matter. Health department officials said the poor air quality may affect the respiratory conditions of the Covid-19 infected persons.

Since man’s existence on Earth depends upon a life support system involving an intricate relationship with plants and their associated microorganisms, it should be obvious that when he attempts to isolate himself in tightly sealed buildings away from this ecological system, problems will arise. According to NASA Technical Report Mother-in-law’s tongue, Marginata, Chinese evergreen and Peace lily are most known to be capable of biodegrading toxic chemicals when activated by plant root growth.