At Ecogreen we find it a privilege to bring nature into the workplace because we know the difference it can make to the health and well being of staff.

Research has shown that indoor potted plants have the ability to improve the indoor air quality by filtering out the harmful toxins in the air, these include formaldehyde and benzene they are also known as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). These VOC’s are are emitted by the manufactured products that surround us in the workplace, these include carpets, furniture and computers just to name a few.

We know that trees and plants in the environment are essential to filter the air by converting carbon dioxide into co2. Based on this knowledge N.A.S.A conducted a study to test the theory of using indoor potted plants to filter the air in their space stations. The study found that the plants did reduce the harmful VOC’s and returned co2 back into the air. These exciting findings prompted more studies and the results continue to support that indoor potted plants do improve indoor air quality.

Studies have been carried out in workplaces to test the health benefits of indoor plants in the office environment. The findings show there are significant benefits for staff but also for employers. Find out more today