Did you know that trees, plants and grass can save lives and reduce medical costs by removing pollution from the air.
The Office of National Statistics said that in 2015 large amounts of air pollutants were removed by vegetation which meant there were 7,100 fewer lung and heart-related hospital admissions.
One of the most harmful toxins known as PM2.5 is man-made and emitted from diesel and petrol cars, power plants and domestic heating. Because its particles are smaller the droplets can stay in the air longer increasing the likelihood of inhalation. PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and trigger chronic diseases such as asthma, heart disease and bronchitis. Other harmful toxins are nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, sulphur and ground-level ozone.
