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Plants have many benefits to our health and well being and
they are true 'green' facilitators.The effects they have can
help save money too and make the initial investment in interior
landscaping more than pay for itself.
Here are 10 reasons why you should consider installing plants
without delay:
Plants are effective in cleaning the indoor air. They absorb
toxins
(VOCs) emitted by modern building and furnishing materials,
electronic equipment and even exhaust fumes which may enter
buildings through windows and doors.
Plants help to reduce absence from minor ailments often linked
to sick building syndrome, such as headaches, coughs and fatigue.
Having plant displays in your workspace reduces the physical
symptoms of stress.
Plants at work or school help to improve concentration and
productivity.
Plants generally make us feel better - 82% of those questioned
said so.
Plants can be used effectively to absorb noise in open plan
offices; plants also absorb smells.
Tropical plants can raise the humidity level which improves
comfort for occupants and also reduces dust pollution.
Plant displays can be used for shading and cooling (saving
money on the size of air conditioning systems).
In reverse, plants that shed their leaves can allow sun in
during winter and reduce the cost of heating bills.
Plants can scrub dirty water which can then be recycled as
'grey' water which can be used for flushing loos or watering
plants.
Further research is available at:
http://www.Plants-For-People.org/
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