GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
TACKLING CLIMATE
CHANGE
WITH THE PLATIPUS G-WALL ®
With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP26 ) in Glasgow on 31st October – 12th November there has never been a more important time to help tackle climate change by creating your own amazing urban green spaces .
Every indoor or outdoor garden , no matter how small , has some vertical space , be it a wall or other suitable structure , that is perfect for populating with plants . The Platipus G-WALL ® Modular Living Wall is an easy to install system that will allow you to transform bare boundaries or spaces into colourful living walls and enjoy the many health , environmental and economic benefits it can bring .
Improved air quality Urban green spaces are known to increase the oxygen levels in both interior and exterior environments . Studies have shown that they can also reduce nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter by between 40-60 %. During the process of photosynthesis , plants will absorb carbon dioxide , the primary greenhouse gas causing global warming and store it as carbon in the biomass of the plant .
Reduction of energy costs Urban green spaces absorb energy through evapotranspiration , keeping areas cool . This will reduce air conditioning by up to 30 % and heating by up to 12 %. Buildings with living walls can be up to 20 % cooler than their counterparts . A reduction in energy costs , will mean less production of the greenhouse gases generally associated with traditional energy creation .
Nature based solution To truly make a difference , any nature based solution tackling climate change needs to be quick and simple to install . G-WALL ® is made from lightweight recyclable materials , is stackable and extremely compact to transport . The system requires no batons , hanging grids or membranes for installation and its unique integrated jigsaw design allows for easy vertical or horizontal expansion to suit any available space . G-WALL ® also has a 25-year design life which means your contribution to reduce climate change can remain effective and vibrant for decades .
G-WALL ® is available at the Platipus Direct website or through a growing network of resellers , including their newest distributor , Landscapeplus . You can also see G-WALL ® at this year ’ s Chelsea Flower Show on stand 512 .
For more information : Freephone : 0808 169 5060 info @ platipusdirect . co . uk www . platipusdirect . co . uk
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