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Schools in the Netherlands are introducing ventilated green walls to its classrooms, filled with carefully selected plants that grow vertically which cool and purify the air while creating a healthier learning environment.
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As a result, teachers have reported quieter, more attentive classrooms and fewer complaints of headaches and fatigue.
Designed with low-maintenance irrigation and smart sensors, they require minimal upkeep and serve as hands-on learning tools about sustainability and biology.
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