With all of us spending more and more time indoors these days, bringing nature into our living spaces has become more important than ever. From boosted moods to improved concentration, bringing plants indoors has a positive effect on both our home and work life.
Read on to understand more of the benefits of embracing biophilia by using indoor plants at home and in the workplace. Let’s #StayPlanted together!
Health Benefits
- Rooms with indoor plants have 50% – 60% fewer disease-causing airborne molds and bacteria
- Humidity is maintained at an approved human comfort range of 30% – 60% with indoor plants
- Indoor plants create oxygen and remove harmful VOC contaminants
- Plants help to lower our heart rate
- Plants are proved to reduce stress
- Interior plants improve our overall health, outlook and well-being
Workplace Productivity Improvements
- Workers in offices with poor light and without greenery use more sick leave hours
- Plants at work are significant in employee perceptions of comfort, friendliness and freshness
- 88% of workers say having access to natural indoor elements increase their level of well-being
- 97% of employees would like to have more plants in the workplace
- The cost of human capital in the workplace is 10x that of other operating expenses, indoor plants provide a huge return on investment (ROI)
Want to learn more about how to #StayPlanted? Check out these resources from Green Plants for Green Buildings to find out more about how indoor plants positively affect our well-being.
Let us help you create and maintain a space that is beautiful and beneficial to your employees and company’s well-being. Contact us today!
Information source: https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/research/
