Improved Air Quality

Green roofs absorb airborne particles and carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen, effectively filtering and cleaning our atmosphere.

The green roof on the Ford Truck Plant in Dearborn Michigan is predicted to improve the air quality around the building by 40% by absorbing dust and breaking down hydrocarbons. (Earth Pledge, 2005)

By reducing the ambient summer temperature around a building, less energy is needed for air conditioning, helping reduce emissions.