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The
FACTS:
The
interior environment can be 5 to 7 times more polluted than
outdoors.
Air conditioning results in low humidity levels and recycles
pollutants.
Interior plants naturally clean the air of many pollutants,
chemical and particulate, and significantly increase humidity
levels. Plants also convert carbon dioxide into oxygen thus
refreshing the air.
People are much less stressed in greener environments.
Plants reduce the level of fatigue, coughing, headache and
irritated eyes by up to 30%. In one study even the incidence
of colds was shown to be reduced.
Staff, particularly those working with computers, maintain
higher levels of concentration (one study showed a 10% increase).
Plants in the workplace permanently cut absence due to illness.
In 1999, 187 million working days were lost in the UK. This
translates as around 8 days per employee, in total 3.4%
of working time. In one Norwegian hospital the introduction
of interior plants cut the absenteeism rate by 60%.
Plants naturally dampen sound levels.
Go
to our health benefits page
for more details on the wealth of research on this subject.
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Plants
in the office offer a good return on investment.
Example
- take an office with 10 staff and a total
annual salary bill of £200,000 (average £20,000
p.a.)
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One
off investment in 10 plants and self-watering containers |
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£1000
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Annual
Cost: |
Depreciation
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£200
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| Replacements
and maintenance |
£300
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Total
Costs |
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£1500
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Annual
Saving based on 1% reduction in
absenteeism (equivalent to about two days/employee per
year)
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£2000
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Net
annual saving |
Year
1 |
£500
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Subsequent
years |
£1500
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For
a guide to the "10 best" healthy plants visit
the "health benefits"
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Plants in the workplace don't have to be hard
work!
Modern
self watering containers not only look very stylish but
also ensure that plants are supplied with just the right
amount of water over a long period - just check the water
reservoir about once every two weeks. Include a suitable
slow release fertilizer with the compost every spring and
feeding takes care of itself but check with us on the feeding
requirements of the particular plant - we provide free ongoing
advice on all aspects of interior plant care to all of our
corporate customers.
Putting
the right plant in the right place is important - again
we will be delighted to advise you. Never place plants near
to heat sources such as radiators, air conditioning vents
or large computer servers and avoid cold draughts.
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The
natural way to:
Enhance
the general workplace environment and image.
Reduce absenteeism.
Improve the sense of wellbeing of both customers and staff.
Get happier, healthier, more productive and less stressed
staff.
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Call
now for a free no obligation consultation
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