Greenairy Develops Smart Plant Towers for Improved Indoor Air Quality
Tanvi Thombre and Lakshya Saraf, former engineering students, founded Greenairy to address indoor air pollution in commercial spaces like offices. Their experience with toxic fumes from laser cutters and printers led them to develop plant towers that aim to remove harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and formaldehyde more effectively than traditional purifiers. Greenairy's solution uses plants under optimized conditions to break down volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are linked to health issues like sick building syndrome. The startup has conducted pilot tests in Singapore, showing a 50% reduction in VOC levels within regular office hours and faster purification compared to ionizers and HEPA purifiers. The company plans large-scale manufacturing after certification from TÜV SÜD and aims for commercial launch by mid-2027. The founders are currently based in Singapore and California, respectively.
Topics: air quality startup innovation VOCs workplace health