45% of homes had significantly increased levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – with 28% of householders in homes with high VOC readings reporting multiple respiratory difficulties. With the rising volume of carcinogens found in the home, I decided to design an Aloe Vera plant pot, which would aid in the filtration of the air in the home, due to Aloe vera’s natural filtration ability. The Aloe Vera plant helps to remove harmful pollutants known as VOCs from the air, takes up carbon dioxide, and provides abundant oxygen back into the air around it. It’s a succulent, so it’s easy to maintain and doesn’t require much water at all