Peppermint enjoys green infrastructure

Daily life is becoming more stressful with very few being able to go through their week without stress levels reaching critical levels at least once. As well as work becoming more stressful, it is also becoming harder for many to switch off from the work mindset. It has been proven in many [peer reviewed] studies that getting into nature can reduce stress levels and aid concentration. So, urban planners are starting to incorporate more green infrastructure into their models. Green infrastructure refers to anything from street trees to parks. Not only can it help improve mental health but physical health will also be improved. Trees in particular but also hedges and shrubs help reduce carbon dioxide levels as well as other pm2.5 -10 (particulate matter). These are microscopic particles which enter the lungs and given their size can get very deep influencing lung function. For us to live healthy happy lives, these particles must be kept at or below safe recommended levels. This is why green infrastructure is so important.