Project Carbon, a recent research project completed at the University of Georgia, proves that plants do in fact remove carbon from the air we breathe. This study is the first of its kind to provide quantitative data of carbon removal by plants in an interiorscape setting. According to Mike Lewis, President of Green Plants for Green Buildings, GPGB has long been at the forefront in making the case that indoor plants provide a healthier environment as well as a happier community. We are grateful to our supporters for helping us bring to light the scientific evidence that augments the aesthetic appeal of our indoor ‘Air Cleaners.’ Project Carbon, funded by the National Foliage Foundation (NFF) and supported by Green Plants for Green Buildings and the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, allowed researchers, Dr. Bodie Pennisi and Dr. Marc van Iersel, to identify the amounts of carbon removed from the air by plants, both under simulated…