No one likes to work in an unpleasant atmosphere. One of the most important aspects of keeping a company running smoothly is a happy employee. If your employees are not happy in their working environment, this can lead to poor performance, a decrease in productivity and an increase in days off sick. One of the reasons for this can be Sick Building Syndrome.
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Interior plants are vital to maintaining the approved human comfort range for relative humidity in offices. A study conducted by Washington State University determined that when plants were placed in offices, the relative humidity increased significantly and actually stabilized at the recommended range of 30 to 60 percent. In the absence of plants, the relative humidity in offices was slightly below the recommended range for human comfort and health.
There are invaluable human experiences, accomplishments and success stories that are engendered by people/plant relationships. Landscaping projects in urban, low-income neighborhoods have produced a continuing history of amelioration, reduction in vandalism, and healing. Horticultural activities enhance self-esteem and enrich lives in a wide variety of community settings, including correctional institutions and schools. Recent studies as well as ones conducted over 30 years ago demonstrate how important plants are to our lives.