The benefits of Professionally Maintained Live Indoor Plants have been proved globally, by a number of professional and scientific organizations.

The potted plant microcosm has been shown to reduce air borne concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). Due to the large numbers of VOC's, indoor air concentrations are typically based on Total VOC (TVOC) concentrations - essentially the sum of the individual concentrations.

The health effects of exposure to VOC's are consistent with Sick Building Syndrome effects - ie eye/nose/skin irritation, headache, lethargy etc. These have been observed in subjects exposed to 1000ppb and indoor air goals have been set to limit exposures to much lower levels. In Australia the NHMRC level of concern is approximately 100ppb.

The research findings demonstrate that the ability of plants to metabolise VOC's increases with extended exposure to VOC's, provided the potted plant system is kept in optimum condition.

The presence of indoor plants has also ben shown to decrease the complaints of symptoms associated with respiratory illness and poor indoor air quality. Several studies have also shown lower workplace stress, a decrease in fatigue and enhanced productivity.

Some benefits are;

•         Cleaner Air
•         Increased employee retention
•         Reduced workplace stress
•         Improved aesthetic environment
•         Promotion of staff well being
•         Noise reduction
•     Improved office aesthetics
•     Improved Productivity

Zants Plants Indoor Plant Hire & Maintenance

16 Cubitt Street Richmond Victoria Australia

Phone       13-000-ZANTS (13-000-92687)