Plants have been on this planet for billions of years and it is well known that they are essential for life on Earth.
Office plants are proven to improve the office environment. Most people know that plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, but plants do so much more to regulate the atmosphere around us.
Modern buildings tend to be sealed tight and heavily insulated to reduce energy consumption. However, this results in less air exchange with the outside world. Chemicals from the insulation and other construction materials, synthetic furnishings, cleaning products and electrical equipment, all build up in the building. We breathe and rebreathe this polluted air again and again. Headaches, nausea, sore and itchy eyes, loss of concentration and other symptoms are all associated with sick building syndrome. The introduction of interior plants has been proven to reduce these symptoms significantly. In addition to the improvement to air quality, the right office planting scheme has many other benefits:
Plants recommended for cleaner air:
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