NASA’s advice for Kiwi workplaces

18 March 2013

NASA’s advice for Kiwi workplaces

A study by former NASA research scientist Dr Bill Wolverton now provides a list of the most effective plants to remove toxic chemicals from the air in your average office or home.

“Commonly found plants such as the ‘Mother-in-Law’s Tongue’, the ‘Spider Plant’, the ‘Peace Lily’ and the “Chinese Evergreen’ can make a remarkable difference to New Zealand workplaces in terms of the quality of the air,” said Grant McLauchlan, managing director of Crest Clean.

“Thanks to NASA identifying biological solutions to the problem of poor indoor air quality, concerns about the Sick Building Syndrome can be addressed with relatively simple solutions,” said Mr McLauchlan.

NASA research has consistently shown that living, green and flowering plants can improve the quality of the air and make it a more pleasurable place to work. Workplace productivity is improved as employees feel better and perform better.

Indoor air pollutants are a source of serious illnesses, including asthma, cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders. Doctors are now associating respiratory problems with exposure to poor indoor air qwuality

“These plants are readily available in New Zealand from garden centres, are relatively easy to care for and make a significant difference to the quality of the workplace,” said Mr McLauchlan.

“We strive to improve the workplaces of our clients and support New Zealand businesses, so talking about ways to improve the office environment is another step that has seen Crest Clean’s business rapidly expand across New Zealand and overseas,” said Mr McLauchlan.

“It’s this type of value-adding service that we believe Kiwi businesses are looking for, and we’re pleased to be able to fill this gap in the marketplace,” Mr McLauchlan said.

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