Welcome on the campaign site of Healthy Plants in the Workplace

Healthy Plants in the Workplace is an information campaign disseminating information about the benefits to health created by having plants in the workplace. The materials made available through this campaign can help employers with the development of a plants policy. The campaign is conducted in ten European countries: the United Kingdom , Germany , Austria , Belgium , France , Italy , Sweden , Denmark , Finland and the Netherlands .

Did you know that a third of all modern office buildings in Europe has an inadequate indoor climate, and that as a result absence due to illness is much higher in these buildings?

A good indoor climate in the workplace is a prerequisite for achieving an optimum performance from employees. In many workplaces the air is too dry and contains harmful substances which can cause health problems. Common complaints are a dry throat, a headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritated eyes, airways and skin, and coughing.

Placing air-purifying plants can reduce these health complaints significantly. Plants release moisture into the air, absorb heat and noise, and absorb and break down harmful substances.

People also find workplaces with plants more pleasant, which demonstrably reduces stress as well as symptoms such a headaches and fatigue. Amongst other things, research shows that workers who spend over four hours a day in front of a computer screen feel better and are more productive when plants are placed near their monitor.