# Sticky City Streets London Tries Dust Suppressant to Glue Down Air Pollution By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-suppressant References: [greenbiz](http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/11/12/london-mayor-spray-city-streets-pollution-paste#ixzz15BcDIZQ3) & [tfl.gov.uk](http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/17424.aspx) The city of London has begun spraying a ‘dust suppressant’ that sticks pollution particulates to the street so they don’t move about in the air. The pilot program will spay two traffic-laden areas with the [paint-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidityregulating-paint) dust suppressant in an effort to reduce [air pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-air-monitoring). Sweden, Norway, Austria, Italy and Germany are among countries that have already tested the material –- a biodegradable saline solution called Calcium Magnesium Acetate -- with positive results. The dust suppressant reportedly reduces airborne particulates as much as 20 percent. [Image Credit](http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/62527394/sizes/z/in/photostream/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Air Pollution Control:** Opportunities for developing innovative solutions to reduce air pollution, such as dust suppressants, are emerging in urban areas. - **Sustainable Urban Maintenance:** The use of biodegradable dust suppressants like Calcium Magnesium Acetate presents new possibilities for sustainable urban maintenance practices. - **International Collaboration for Air Quality:** The positive results of dust suppressant trials in multiple countries suggest the need for increased international collaboration in addressing air quality issues. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Services:** The growing need for effective air pollution control measures creates opportunities for environmental services companies to develop and offer innovative solutions. - **Infrastructure Maintenance:** Sustainable urban maintenance practices, such as the use of dust suppressants, can drive innovation and growth in the infrastructure maintenance industry. - **Government and Policy:** Collaborative efforts to address air quality issues require government involvement and the development of policies that promote the use of innovative solutions, opening avenues for policy consultation and advocacy firms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salt-Infused Roadway Asphalts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asphalt-additive.md) - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md) - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [Environmental EV Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urban-purifier.md) - [Shielding Anti-Pollution Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-pollution-serum.md) - [Expanding City Cycle Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network.md) - [Humidity-Regulating Paint Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidityregulating-paint.md) - [Urban Air Monitoring Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-air-monitoring.md) - [Motorist Money-Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneysaving-app.md)