Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Algea absorb air pollution

About the challenge
Air pollution. Algae farm in Switzerland eats pollution from the highway below it.
Description
Algae consume sunlight and CO2 and spit out oxygen. Therefore places with high emissions are the perfect growing area. This interesting microorganism inspired a group of Dutch and French designers, who proposed to set up an algae farm on top of a highway in Switzerland. It is a brilliant way to filter the pollution in the urban areas.
Areas of impact
Ecology
- Green Building.
- Water Cycles.
See also
- https://gizmodo.com/this-algae-farm-eats-pollution-from-the-highway-below-i-1653234583
- http://thecloudcollective.org/
| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Europe |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/algea-absorb-air-pollution/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Algea absorb air pollution". Appropedia. Retrieved August 12, 2026. |