# Leafy Air Cleaning The ANDREA Air Filter Uses Plants to Purify Your Space By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrea-air-filter References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/09/andrea_naturall.php) & [andreaair](http://www.andreaair.com/) Air filters are a mainstay in most homes, but now you can get an all natural air filtration system for your abode. The ANDREA air filter system utilizes an actual [living plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept) to facilitate the air cleaning process. According to the website, “ANDREA naturally purifies air by drawing it with a whisper-quiet fan to propel it through the leaves and root system of a plant, then out through [water and soil filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swasher-pro) and back into the room environment.” The big bonus is that not only does the ANDREA air filter do a thorough job cleaning, it looks [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Engineering-Campuses) cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Air Filtration:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative air filtration systems that use plants as the primary component. - **Natural Air Purification:** Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable air filtration systems that do not rely on synthetic materials. - **Aesthetic Air Filters:** Potential for air filters to also serve as decorative pieces in a room, creating a dual purpose for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Companies in the home appliance industry can innovate by creating air filtration systems that combine functionality and design using natural components. - **Sustainable Living:** Businesses that focus on sustainable living can explore creating eco-friendly air filtration solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and effective. - **Interior Design:** Interior design businesses have an opportunity to incorporate trendy and functional air filtration systems that also serve as decorative pieces in a room. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Algae-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algenair-aerium.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-px-air-purifier.md) - [Minimalist Purifying Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Naturalistic AI-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briiv-pro.md) - [Indoor Air Quality-Improving Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elpo-indoor-vertical-garden.md)