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the the outdoors air conditioning ductwork often spread mold mildew and other toxic particulates These can cause employees to to feel tired have headaches and suffer with with more
frequent asthma attacks If you’ve got any control over the HVAC system system in your office equip it it it with with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a filtration system system that reduces and removes air pollutants Green Space
English ivy bamboo palms and many other houseplants make excellent air filters In addition to to improving
respiratory health health greenery can improve mental
health health and and increase productivity A 2010 study by the University of Technology in in in in in in Sydney found
a a a a a a a a a a 37% drop drop in in in in in in reported tension and and and anxiety and and a a a a a a a a a 58% drop drop in in in in in in depression when plants were introduced into the the workplace A 2014 study by the the University of o Exeter found
that adding
just a a a a a a few plants into a a a a a a previously “ungreened” office improved employee productivity by 15%