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Interesting related fact. Some plants like Spathiphyllum are known to remove formaldehyde from the air. This does not eliminate the need of a proper strong ventilation system, but indoor plants helping to protect people from cancer should be in each lab, for good measure.


Book on that, _How to Grow Fresh Air_:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/308235.How_to_Grow_Fresh...

>In research designed to create a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat, noted scientist Dr. B.C. Wolverton discovered that houseplants are the best filters of common pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene.


Spider plants too maybe ? AFAIK they are the champs at removing organic volatiles.




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