The city of Los Angeles is set to become slightly greener thanks to Project Umbrella. Project Umbrella was the winning entrant in the Los Angeles Cleantech Corridor and Green District Competition.
The purpose of the competition was to decide what should be put into part of the new Clean Tech Corridor in downtown L.A. Project Umbrella won for its funky mushroom design and its ability to convert black sewage water into reusable water for plants. Check it out in the featured gallery.
Water-Purifying Mushrooms
Project Umbrella Converts and Diverts Waste Water to Plants and Trees
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