Green My School

A greener classroom is a healthier classroom

For several years of their lives, children spend a large part of the day in classrooms, so it is absolutely essential that those classrooms are safe and healthy spaces. On average, we take 20,000 breaths every day. This figure is often much higher for children who play and run around. At school, children spend a large part of their day inside. Children are able to play and learn much better if the indoor air is clean and contains plenty of oxygen. Poor air quality in schools makes it more difficult to focus, results in tiredness, and allows germs to spread more quickly, among other things.

The impact of fine dust particulates

Traffic and industry are the main sources of air pollution, with particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone (smog) contaminating the air. The mechanical processes used in industry produce coarse dust, and combustion processes like those in motor vehicles generate airborne dust, with ultra-fine dust particles. These ultra-fine dust particles are especially harmful and can force their way deep into the body via the lungs, causing significant harm. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), across the globe, more than 90 percent of children under 15 breathe air every day that is so polluted it may put their health at risk. Children are more vulnerable to polluted air because they breathe more quickly.

A healthy choice for the school playground

Research shows that Mobilane’s Green Screen Hedera helix “Woerner” — our Instant Ivy Hedge — absorbs up to 60% of nitrogen dioxide and (ultra)-fine dust particle concentrations. Hedera stays green all year round and continuously produces new leaves. These growing leaf structures offer a significant advantage in absorbing fine dust particles from the air. The larger particles stay on the leaf until rain washes them off, while ultra-fine particles are so small that they end up as gas particles in the leaf stomata.

Benefits of plants in classrooms

• Plants have an impact on the wellbeing of children.
• Healthy (indoor) climate thanks to oxygen production and reduced humidity level
• Children become more creative and experience less stress
• Children are calmer and better able to focus
• Plants create a safe environment with less bullying

LivePicture GO in the classroom

LivePicture offers a playful way to add vertical greenery to the classroom or anywhere else in the school. A green wall collage of several LivePicture GO’s is the perfect way to achieve a playful and green effect at any school!

Instant Hedera helix Woerner

Mobilane’s Green Screens are available with a variety of plants and in various sizes. One of the options is a hedge of Hedera helix “Woerner”, a perennial and evergreen dark-colored ivy with leaves in different shapes. Another, more colorful option is Pyracantha “Dart’s Red”, a perennial firethorn.

If you’d like to partner with us to help bring about a healthier environment at schools, take a look at the options and let’s roll up our sleeves together!

PM10 Research and reducing pollution with Green Screens

Research has shown that Mobilane Green Screens reduce particulate matter (PM). Particles can cause serious health problems. Using Mobilane’s Green Screens, particulate matter can be reduced by up to 40-60%, resulting in improved air quality.

Read more about the PM10 Research