Phytoremediation: how plants help restore balance to our environment
Plants are lovely to see – and they can raise your spirits, as well. But perhaps even more importantly: plants also play a very important role in ridding our surroundings of toxic substances. The world is becoming increasingly urbanised and dirty, in rapid tempo. In...
Natural future interior landscapers
As an interior landscaper, what trends can you best respond to in this rapidly changing world and ditto market to make your business really flourish? Dutch VHG Vakgroep Interieurbeplanters, the union branch for interior landscapers, organised a gathering to discuss...
How do we make our buildings green?
If you put this question to various professionals, who are all into green building and interiors, you will drown in their advice! During the lectures at the Buildin’ Green conference, but also during the workshops and in the corridors, various inspiring ideas...
Large green walls are spectacular. But how do you keep them that way?
Green walls are available in all shapes and size these days. They have a positive effect on the air quality and the surrounding atmosphere. For the construction of such walls there is usually a budget is planned. Maintenance however, is much less thought about. Yet...