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What is Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB)

GPGB (formerly Plants at Work) is a national information campaign working in conjunction with the industry to inform professionals and the public about the numerous benefits of interior plants.

Plants in the workplace offer more than aesthetic value. In fact, studies have shown they help reduce stress, enhance employee attitudes, increase productivity, and improve air quality.

Green Plants for Green Buildings is committed to communicating this message to facility and property managers, building owners and human resource executives across the country.

A primary sponsor of GPGB is the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), formerly known as the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA).

How GPGB Was Created

Created in October 1998, GPGB (formerly Plants at Work) was the dream of several industry professionals, who recognized the threats and the opportunities within the green industry. The creation of GPGB marked the beginning of the first national education campaign designed to educate professionals and the public about the benefits of interior plants in the workplace.

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