As well as cutting out carbon devices, there are a few swaps you can make in your home to give you and your domain a breath of fresh air.
House plants galore
Can you really have too many houseplants? Not only does a leafy addition to your home help freshen up the place, but plants also have many health benefits . Some houseplants even act as natural air purifiers by removing carcinogenic chemicals from the air.
Swap your plastics
Our world is smothered in a perpetual layer of plastic. Modern microplastics have been guilty of destroying habitats, poisoning waterways, and even tainting food.
Take a look around your house. If you see something - anything - that's plastic, you can almost guarantee that there is now a metal or bamboo alternative. By opting for more plastic alternatives , you can adopt a more sustainable lifestyle and cut back on waste.
Get some eco-candles
If spending your evenings in a candle-lit bath is your not-so-guilty pleasure, we've got bad news for you. Most candle brands are made with paraffin, which is petroleum-based and releases benzene, toluene, and soot into the air. So it's not as relaxing as you thought.
This is why people are now going for more eco-friendly candles. Beeswax candles are a great alternative, as they don't release any harmful toxins. If you're vegan, there are also lots of soy candles available - and as an added bonus, these candles act as natural air purifiers.
Salt lamps
Aside from creating a deep, atmospheric light for your home, salt lamps are said to possess other benefits.
For years now, people have claimed that these lamps clean the air through a system called hygroscopy, which attracts and absorbs contaminated water molecules from the immediate environment and locks them into the salt crystal.
The Lung Institute , an organisation that provides support for those suffering from respiratory conditions, reported that "some people have found salt therapy to be an effective option for relieving symptoms of lung disease, resulting in easier breathing."
Other people, however, are still sceptical about whether this system is scientifically viable. Either way, at the very least, you've bagged yourself some nice mood lighting.
Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal can improve the quality of your indoor air by removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), removing odours, and controlling humidity (by removing excess moisture from the air).
While it is used in home and office environments to improve air quality, its most notable role in air purification is in the treatment of flue gas.
