Neoplants
First houseplant bioengineered to clean the air
Ninety percent of our lives is spent indoors, where we breathe in Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) linked to cancer, cardiac disease, and respiratory damage. Neo P1 is a Pothos plant, genetically engineered to capture and recycle formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and xylene – four of the most dangerous VOCs. A single Neo P1 can purify indoor air with up to 30 times the effectiveness of one regular houseplant, introducing an effective, environmentally friendly alternative to mechanical air purifiers.
Company/Institution
Neoplants
Neoplants is a synthetic biology startup developing the 1st generation of plants bioengineered to fight indoor air pollution. Its first product, Neo P1, is 30 times more effective at tackling Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs - the most harmful type of pollutants found in homes - than a regular houseplant.
Country
France
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Designer(s)
Thierry Wyseur (Elium Studio)
