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Most employees spend a majority of their time in the office, so it’s
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important to create a space where they feel productive and
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comfortable. Plants are incredibly beneficial to indoor workspaces, not
only because they boost employee morale, but they also have air
purifying qualities. All plants can act as air cleaners, but some are more
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beneficial than others when it comes to removing toxins in the air.
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According to the Clean Air Study, which was performed by NASA and
the Associated Landscape Contractors of America, the toxins which
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Trichloroethylene - Found in printing inks, paints and varnishes 

WHITE PAPERS Formaldehyde - Found in paper bags, facial tissues and paper
towels 
Benzene - Found in plastic resins, dyes and furniture wax 
PRISM Xylene - Found in rubber, leather and paint 
Ammonia - Found in window cleaners, floor waxes and fertilizers

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These toxins have been shown to produce adverse health effects to
those exposed to them. The severity of effects depends on how often
 and how much to which you are exposed. Below are just some of the
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and vomiting 
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LEVELS INDOORS Benzene - irritation to eyes, dizziness, headaches, confusion and
drowsiness 
Xylene - irritation to mouth and throat, heart problems, headaches
and dizziness 
Ammonia - eye irritation, coughing and sore throat

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Luckily, Ambius provides indoor plants that purify the air and combat the
toxins listed above. For example:

Red-Edged Dracaena - Trichloroethylene, Formaldehyde, Benzene,

Xylene
Weeping Fig - Formaldehyde, Xylene
Bamboo Palm - Formaldehyde, Xylene
Broadleaf Lady Palm - Formaldehyde, Xylene, Ammonia
Chrysanthemums - Trichloroethylene, Formaldehyde, Benzene,
Xylene, Ammonia
English Ivy - Trichloroethylene, Formaldehyde, Benzene, Xylene

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Agency, Sick
Syndrome (SBS) describes “situations in which building occupants
experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to
time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be
identified.” SBS is primarily about the air quality within a building. If a
building has poor air quality, its occupants may not only get sick, but will
likely not be working at full capacity while inside.

Sick Building Syndrome Causes:

Inadequate ventilation
Chemical toxins - Indoor (i.e. adhesives, manufactured wood)
Chemical toxins - Outdoor (i.e. automobile or building exhaust)
Biological contaminants (i.e. bacteria, mold, viruses)

A great way to combat toxins in the air is to bring plants into your space.
As natural air purifiers, plants can play a large role in making your
workplace a healthier place to be.

Professional indoor plant design

For more information on how your workspace can reap the benefits of
indoor plants, contact your local Ambius consultant.

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