Green air filters

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/belair_plantpowered_indoor_filtration_system_8262.asp

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Mathieu Lehanneur's indoor air filtration system pulls in filthy air to be processed through a plant's leaves, roots, and humidity, reintroducing purified air back into the room.

Bel-Air is a mini mobile greenhouse that continuously inhales the space-polluted air, forces it through three natural filters (the plant leaves, its roots, and a humid bath) before ejecting it, purified.

BendiBus

As asked in the comments in the attached link, what exactly is the plastic container contributing to the process, apart from being a fancy plant pot?

Surely the plant itself does the filtering & humidifying.

Capt'n Midnight

the concept is what counts , the plastic and patents are the dodgy bits

might be an idea for a conservatory to filter the air coming into your house

Cookie_Monster

The comments in the link have hit the nail on the head. why not just have a plant and not bother with the ridiculous plastic container?