Bioremediation

The Urban Biofilter uses bamboo and microorganisms to purify waste and improve quality of life in inner-cities. A micro-industrial forestry project grown with waste water on brownfields, the Urban Biofilter bioremediates water, soil and air while shielding residents from industry and transportation routes. By valuing ecosystem services the project enables a green economy that serves environmental justice.

Environmental Justice

More than half the world’s population live in towns and cities. In these dense urban centers air pollution and geographical environmental injustice cause the poorest communities to suffer the most, as they are statistically located near highways, refineries, dumps, ports, and industrial activity. Worldwide, air pollution causes 2.4 million deaths per year, which is comparable to the number of people killed by malaria and AIDS.

Green Infrastructure

The Urban Biofilter will be strategically placed to filter particulate matter from transportation routes and stationary pollution sources. Urban forests can remove SO2, NOx, CO, CO2, Ozone, PAH & other VOCs, as well as PMs and metals from contaminated air-sheds and have been shown to capture 15 kilograms per day per square kilometer of PM101. Unlike trees, which take 25 years or longer to achieve maximum pollution filtration, in one to two years the Urban Bamboo Biofilter can effectively improve air quality, reduce storm water runoff, and provide ecosystem benefits.

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