# Green Algae As Biofuel A Slimy Solution To Global Warming By Bianca | Published 2007-08-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-biofuel References: [thefraserdomain.typepad](http://thefraserdomain.typepad.com/energy/2005/06/university_of_n.html) A simple solution to rising global temperature could be floating in your neighbourhood already -- the slimy green gunk coating ponds may help contribute to a greener environment. "Like a breath mint for a smokestack, [algae can harness carbon dioxide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode) from pools of water before the pollutants of power plants and factories are coughed into the atmosphere," TreeHugger reported. "And algae are doubly useful for greening our planet: the [slimy green stuff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion) that we scrape off our fish tanks is a hot candidate for a [new biofuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-biorefinery)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Algae Biofuel Production:** Opportunity for companies to develop and scale up production of algae-based biofuels, creating a new market for sustainable energy sources. - **Carbon Capture Technology:** Innovative solutions around carbon capture technology and implementation will become more necessary as industries look for sustainable options to reduce carbon emissions. - **Wastewater Treatment Innovation:** Use of algae as an eco-friendly solution in wastewater treatment processes presents a promising area for innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Energy:** The energy industry has an opportunity to develop a new market around the production and distribution of algae-based biofuels. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industries can explore opportunities to implement more sustainable processes through the use of algae as a means of carbon capture. - **Waste Management and Treatment:** The use of algae in wastewater treatment presents an innovative solution for the waste management industry, allowing for more eco-friendly and sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algenair-aerium.md) - [Algae-Powered Rover Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-rover.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Algae-Based Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandeliers-sconces.md) - [Heat-Storing Seaweed Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swansea-university.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Planet-Friendly Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-cooking-club.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Shrimp Waste Carbon Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-sharjah.md)