Make One Change Jan 2020: Plant One Tree & Add One Indoor Plant to Your Home

This month’s change was inspired by the catastrophic bush-fire season that we Australian’s are only halfway through. We have lost thousands upon thousands of hectares of bushland, as well as the wildlife that goes with it, and it seems a small, but significant change, to start re-oxygenating our environment (as well as pulling carbon out of the environment), to start planting trees and greening our homes. I’d love to see photos of what you’ve added to your home and yard! Tag them #makeonechangejan20 for us to see!

This month we find the answers to questions like, “how many trees does it take to produce oxygen for 1 person?’ and “what plants remove the most toxins from the environment?”

We also explore options like vertical gardens for people who have limited space, and charities that are working towards reforestation and restoration of native habitats that we can support.

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Happy New Year! This month's change is inspired by the Aussie Bushfires … your task is to plant at least 1 tree and add at least 1 indoor plant to your home. ONE full sized tree provides oxygen for 2 people, and you need approximately 18 indoor plants per person of varying sizes to purify the air in your home. Let's just make a start towards this in Jan! Tag us your pic when you do it! #makeonechangejan20

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Per year, roughly, seven or eight trees’ worth. Read how they worked it out here: https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/how-many-trees-does-it-take-to-produce-oxygen-for-one-person/ Let's not think about how many burned down this year and last, and instead start reversing the trend in our own backyard… #makeonechangejan20

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"in an average four by five metre room, one plant can make your air 25 per cent cleaner and five plants make the air up to 75 per cent cleaner.  The magic number for optimum purification and wellbeing benefits was 10 plants in an average four by five metre room." Full article: https://www.bhg.com.au/how-many-plants-you-need-per-room @bhgaus #makeonechangejan20

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Examining the viability of tree planting to combat climate change from @nasa : https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2927/examining-the-viability-of-planting-trees-to-help-mitigate-climate-change/ #makeonechangejan20

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Best air purifying indoor plants: https://www.abc.net.au/life/indoor-plants-that-improve-air-quality-in-your-home-or-office/10987838 @abcaustralia #makeonechangejan20

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How to select the right plants for your yard from @bhgaus https://www.bhg.com/gardening/trees-shrubs-vines/trees/selecting-trees-for-your-yard/ #makeonechangejan20

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7 science backed health benefits of having plants in your home from @ecowatch @positivehealthwellness : https://www.ecowatch.com/health-benefits-of-having-plants-at-home-2608386260.html Benefits include: 1) improved mental health 2) improved concentration & productivity 3) better relationships 4) better air quality 5) boost your immune system 6) improved learning abilities 7) adding humidity to the air in your home, and keeping it cooler! #makeonechangejan20

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How does nature impact our wellbeing from @universityofminnesota https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing #makeonechangejan20

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Plants that remove mold from @hunkerhome Indoor air is almost 30 percent more polluted than the air outside. Plants have been said to help purify indoor air. This is because the plant acts as a filter, absorbing toxins through their leaves and roots, then releasing oxygen and moisture into the air. Houseplants also can produce indoor humidity and decease the carbon dioxide levels inside. https://www.hunker.com/12003971/house-plants-that-remove-mold #makeonechangejan20

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Follow these guys = 1 tree planted… share = 3 trees! Link to donate through the red cross in Bio! #makeonechangejan20 #Repost @australiantrees • • • • • 🌳🔥👨‍🚒 ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ——————– #australia #prayforaustralia #humanity #inspiration #ranbirkapoor #aliabhatt #nickjonas #vickykaushal #saraalikhan #kartikaaryan #ranveersingh #deepikapadukone #aishwaryaraibachchan #viratkohli #anushkasharma #salmankhan #sonakshisinha #jacquelinefernandez #amitabhbachchan #nehakakkar #mumbai #kareenakapoorkhan #katrinakaif #bollywood #shahrukhkhan #priyankachopra #sunnyleone

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We added two of these to our home this month! #Repost @charlize_natural_lifestyle • • • • • 💚The #PeaceLily is a beautiful plant and one that can improve your indoor #airquality by as much as 60 percent. It helps to reduce the levels of mold spores that grow in the home by absorbing those spores through its leaves and them circulating them to the plant's roots where they are used as food. . ❤️➡️Follow @charlizenaturallifestyle and stay tuned. . #charlizesnoox#naturopath#naturalantiaginglifestyle#holistichealth#airpurifyingplants#airpurifierplant#cleanhouse#indoorplants#indoorairquality#indoorairqualityawareness#indoorairpollution#indoorair#indoorairpurifier#indoorairsolution#indoorairmatters#indoorair#cleanindoorair#indoorairtips#indoorairpollutants#indooraircare

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Greening Australia is a fantastic organisation dedicated to restoring native habitats and reversing climate change by using trees to absorb carbon. Follow @greeningaustralia @doctor_karl on @triple_j gave us some great numbers on how many trees we need to start removing carbon from the atmosphere… only about 1 trillion, so our 200 followers here is a start! More info https://GreeningAustralia.org.au Listen to Dr Karl's podcast (today isn't up yet but there's another great one from early Jan on bushfires) https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS90cmlwbGVqL3Byb2dyYW1zL2RyLWthcmwvZmVlZC8xMDk4NzY0NC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA #makeonechangejan20

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If you haven't the space to plant a tree at your place, why not pay an organisation to do it for you? The amazing people at Greeningaustralia.org.au are doing just that! @Greeningaustralia #makeonechangejan20

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Or if we plant a bunch more… #Repost @friends_earth • • • • • #Repost @holmedaleretreats • • • • • • Demand more trees where you live. Local councils can play a vital role in doubling tree cover. They often own big stretches of land with plenty of room for more trees. You can demand more trees in your neck of the woods. Ask your local councillors to commit to doubling tree cover. Link in bio. @friends_earth #moretreesplease #moretreesplease_challenge #plantmoretrees #trees #saveourtrees #climatechange #nature #friendsoftheearth #mothernature #bluemonday #positivity #makeonechangejan20

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The answer is TWO good sized plants per 100sqm of house, per person, to purify the air… https://time.com/5105027/indoor-plants-air-quality/ @time #makeonechangejan20

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If space is an issue, what about a vertical garden? Some inspiration from these guys! #Repost @vertical_gardens_australia • • • • • Poolside green inspiration..one of our Coogee installs, looking good ! Who doesn’t love plants, greenery and an easy to maintain green wall to compliment your poolside living 🙏🌟🙌 #verticalgarden #livingwall #inspiration #coogee #northernbeachessydney #sydney #urbanlandscape #balcony #apartmentliving #makeonechangejan20

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One for our spiritual followers, plants that attract positive energy! @clairemorton121 #Repost @hawthorn_signature_herb_shop • • • • • Health, Happiness & Prosperity Cathy's Holistic Solutions www.mynsp.com/Watkins #HerbLady #HerbLady70 #HolisticHealth #MedicinalPlants #Herbs4U #Herbs4Everyone #Plants4Everyone #HerbSpecialist #Wellness4U #SharingandCaring #HealthandHappiness #Plants4Health #TotalHealth #Mint4Health #NaturessunshineprodyctsToday This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a competent health practitioner for all serious health concerns. #makeonechangejan20

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Cuttings from some of my old plants taking hold on the windowsill! #makeonechangejan20

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So it does… #Repost @the_sun_worshipper • • • • • A very obvious statement really, but had a big impact on me when I read it. Wonderful man is #georgemonbiot Wish more people would listen to him! #enviromentalist #situpandlisten #waystohelpimprovetheenvironment #climatechange #plantmoretrees #rewilding

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