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Green Roof Benefits for Air, Water, Energy/Cost Benefit and Beauty. Learn More |
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Green Roof Benefits
Air
- Absorbs particulate matter from automobiles
- Absorbs CO2 (affecting climate change)
- Reduces NOx (nitrogen oxides)
- Urban Heat Island Effect (reduces overall city temperature)
Water
- Reduces combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
- Reduces waterborne diseases
- Reduces Urban Flooding
- Aids in purification of storm water
Energy/Cost Benefit
- Saves summer cooling and winter heating costs
- Doubles lifespan of roof
- Creates potential tax rebate
- Reduces health costs (i.e., respiratory disease rates)
Beauty
- Increases plant life in the city
- Covers unsightly roofs with greenery
- Attracts butterflies and birds
- Improves views
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