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		<title>Building Evolution: How Biomimicry is Shaping the Nature of our Buildings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[there is a new &#8220;nature&#8221; within a building When you think of nature as it applies to building design, operation and maintenance, you probably think about the garden atrium in the building, the staged greenery throughout the lobbies or perhaps the views to common areas planted in greenery. However, there is a new “nature” within [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Biomimicry vs Biophilia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While reducing the energy use of buildings is essential for a sustainable future, it is equally important to improve the conditions in which humans live, work, play, heal etc.. The benefits of natural daylight and ventilation have been proven to improve productivity and reduce sick days in office workers and people generally seem to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Photovoltaics Harness the Biological Power of Photosynthesis</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/03/photovoltaics-harness-the-biological-power-of-photosynthesis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=635</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[the next generation of photovoltaics If you think powering your gadgets with plants sounds like a strange idea, think again. Scientists at Cambridge University are working with designers to develop the next generation of photovoltaics that harness the biological power of plant photosynthesis. To give a visual idea of how these biophotovoltaics (BPVs) may look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Wild Center-Best Ever Collection of Biomimicry Examples</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/03/the-wild-center-best-ever-collection-of-biomimicry-examples/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/03/the-wild-center-best-ever-collection-of-biomimicry-examples/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=629</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[how nature builds something stronger  Nature&#8217;s been inventing for a few billion years. In that time it has solved some daunting challenges, like how to make energy from sunlight or how to use waste so there isn’t any. Recently humans have started to work at the same tiny scale as nature, and we are beginning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Give a House Plant a Home!</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/03/give-a-house-plant-a-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=612</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[O24U houseplants with a purpose]]></description>
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		<title>Fungus Gnats, Fruit Flies, Shore Flies&#8230;Oh My!</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/03/fungus-gnats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[eliminate the environmental conditions that encourage breeding By Mike Turany, Plant Solutions &#124; March 13, 20012 &#124; topics: Fungus Gnats, Environmental Conditions What Gnat is That? Fungus Gnats, Fruit Flies, Shore Flies, Moth Flies, and March Flies can appear in large numbers in and around buildings. Shore Flies and March Flies will enter buildings seasonally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why We Need Office Plants</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2012/01/why-we-need-office-plants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[indoor plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[office plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plants in the workplace]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=578</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[plants contribute to an environment of comfort Plants add beauty to our lives and temper the harsh aspects of our daily routine. In the office place, where stress often abounds, plants contribute to an environment of comfort, good health, and productivity. Plants make the workplace more comfortable by providing oxygen and by slightly raising humidity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why We Need Plants in Hospitals</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/12/why-we-need-plants-in-hospitals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=567</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[gardens in hospitals offer more than just a beautiful environment By Plant Solutions &#124; December, 2011 &#124; topics: Plants in Hospitals, Studies Plants and gardens in hospitals offer more than just a beautiful environment for patients and employees. Numerous research studies show that plants can have significant healthcare and therapeutic benefits: 2008 – Kansas. Ninety [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Should Hire a Green Earth &#8211; Green Plants Certified Business</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/11/green-earth-green-plants/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/11/green-earth-green-plants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[green earth]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=558</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[shows that you care about the environment You may own a home or a business, or you may manage an office, a mall, or a hotel. No matter the circumstances, when it comes to hiring an indoor landscaping company, you want to hire a company that is Green Earth&#8211;Green Plants certified. Green certified businesses make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NASA Research on Living Plants Indoors</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/11/nasa-research-living-plants-indoors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=552</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[indoor plants remove potentially harmful gases and pollutants from the air Common houseplants are more than just common. They beautify our homes and offices, and they also release oxygen and assist in cleaning our indoor environment. NASA research shows that indoor plants remove potentially harmful gases and pollutants from the air. In 1973, NASA scientists [...]]]></description>
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		<title>URBAN AGRICULTURE</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/10/urban-agriculture/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/10/urban-agriculture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=547</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[turning vacant city lots into farms The urban agricultural movement in this nation is progressing rapidly. Cities from New York to Seattle are combating economic struggles by turning vacant city lots into farms and feeding their impoverished neighborhoods with locally grown foods. Urban agriculture is the practice of growing plants and raising animals within or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vegetated Urban Rooftops</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/10/vegetated-urban-rooftops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[green environments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green roof]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vegetated roof]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=533</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[U.S. cities are going “green.” Gravel. Asphalt. Black tar. Cement. That’s what you get with the typical urban rooftop. But many U.S. cities are going “green.” Fly above Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, and other cities, and you’ll see rooftops displaying aesthetically green wonders. Homeowners and businesses are catching onto this growing movement. A green roof is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vertical Green Walls are Sprouting up Everywhere!</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/10/vertical-green-walls-are-sprouting-up-everywhere/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/10/vertical-green-walls-are-sprouting-up-everywhere/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[greenwalls]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=522</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eco-friendly vertical green walls What do chic boutiques, renowned museums, swanky hotels, and private residences have in common? They’re all sprouting vertical green walls that many people consider true works of art! Whether inside or out, free-standing or attached to buildings, vertical green walls are an attractive, eco-friendly alternative to bare boring walls. They’re also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Go Green with Living Walls</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=516</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[living walls purify the air Living walls are the ultimate in going green. As the name implies, a living wall is an interior or exterior wall covered by live plants. Sometimes these plants are grown in soil. But when water is plentiful and conditions are right, living walls can grow without soil making them surprisingly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interiorscaping with Potted Plants</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/09/interiorscaping-with-potted-plants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Interiorscape]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=505</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[three issues to consider before interiorscaping Adding a few potted plants to an interior space is one thing. But interiorscaping, which involves using indoor plants including silk plants, succulents, foliage, and other greenery to design an inside space, is a whole different process. Before you can create the perfect interiorscape, it’s important to take these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interiorscape Your Office</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/09/interiorscape-your-office-with-potted-plants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=497</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[the benefits of using potted plants Beautifying an interior space by adding plants is the number one reason people choose to interiorscape. But did you know that interiorscaping with office potted plants offers other benefits besides an improved appearance? It’s true! Using potted plants in the home or office is an efficient and low-cost way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Plants For Green Buildings to Sponsor Panel of Scientific Researchers</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/08/green-plants-for-green-buildings-to-sponsor-panel-of-scientific-researchers/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/08/green-plants-for-green-buildings-to-sponsor-panel-of-scientific-researchers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=492</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[global research leaders By Joe Zazzera, LEED AP, GRP &#124; August, 2011 &#124; topics: Press Release, Research A panel of global research leaders in the field of indoor plants will convene on Thursday December 1, 2011, to discuss research to date on the effect of plants on indoor environmental quality. At the 9th Annual Cities [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plants: Special Agent &#8220;Air Cleaners&#8221; Reporting for Duty</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/06/plants-special-agent-air-cleaners-reporting-for-duty/</link>
		<comments>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/06/plants-special-agent-air-cleaners-reporting-for-duty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=472</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[keys to reducing carbon footprints By Linda Reindl &#124; June 9, 2011 &#124; topics: Press Release, Carbon Footprints, Interiorscapes The Green Industry holds in their hands the keys to reducing carbon footprints and ultimately cleaning the air we breathe. Good health is now as important to some consumers as having the biggest, newest or shiniest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Noise Action Week &#8211; May 23, 2011</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/05/noise-action-week-may-23-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 16:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://plantsolutions.com/?p=463</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[excessive noise can damage productivity By Laura Hampton, eFIG &#124; May 19, 2011 &#124; topics: Noise Action Week Noise in offices – it’s annoying, right? But it’s not just the disruption it causes that makes noise an issue for businesses. In fact, excessive noise levels can damage productivity and affect our health and well-being – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Greening Your Office</title>
		<link>http://plantsolutions.com/2011/04/greening-your-office/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joezazzera</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[introduce an eco-friendly workspace By Kathy Fediw, LEED AP, CLP, CLT &#124; April 20, 2011 &#124; topics: Eco-friendly Office Tips Want to be more eco-friendly at work?&#160; Here’s our favorite tips for greening your office space: A plant for every office.&#160; Did you know that the ordinary office plant can rid the air of harmful [...]]]></description>
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