Health Benefits

Interior plants have become increasingly important as discoveries that indoor air is often more polluted than the air outside! Foliage plants have been proven in many University and NASA studies to filter toxins from the air. Plants filter toxins by absorbing them through their leaves and roots, then giving off oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis to replace the polluted indoor air. The pollutants, which are reduced and even eliminated, are found in many common household and office items, such as furniture, carpets, and plastics, as well as things like inks and cleaning products. Research has also shown that an adequate number of plants in any given room can reduce airborne molds and bacteria by 50% or more!

Plants have also been shown to save money through contributions to improved air quality and overhead and maintenance costs. The improved air quality provided by interior plants has been shown to reduce fatigue, headaches, coughs, dry throats, and a direct link to a reduction in absenteeism. Well maintained foliage plants provide many other intangible benefits including improved focus, positive emotions and creativity as well as employee satisfaction and retention.

Please contact us at 541-772-9567 to get and keep your plants working for you and for further information regarding these studies.