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Pollution-Harvesting Towers

The Synth[e]tech[e]cology Tower Turns Pollution into Fuel

— June 29, 2013 — Eco
Transforming pollution into fuel, the Synth[e]tech[e]cology project aims to transform London's BT Tower into a pollution harvesting powerhouse. Conceived by designer Chang-Yeob Lee, the Synth[e]tech[e]cology is a proposal to help with London's pollution problem. Since the BT Tower is located in an area with a concentration of high pollution, it is in a prime position to collect pollutants.

Spanning 620 feet, the tower will clean the air while creating a bio-fuel. The technology works by taking petrol fumes and extracting carbon from them. The resulting material can be used as an energy source.

In addition to harvesting pollution, the tower also aims to act as a research laboratory. Lee hopes that a redesigned tower can be used by scientists to look at resources in our atmosphere.
Trend Themes
1. Pollution Harvesting - Investing in pollution harvesting technology creates new opportunities for creating biofuels and other renewable resources from environmental pollutants.
2. Bio-fuel Production - The market for biofuels is expanding, and developing new ways to extract carbon from pollutants could revolutionize renewable energy production.
3. Environmental Research Facilities - Investing in research laboratories that focus on the resources available in our atmosphere offer innovative solutions to environmental concerns.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Synth[e]tech[e]cology technology shows promise for providing sustainable, eco-friendly energy solutions.
2. Pollution Control - Investing in pollution harvesting technology could present new opportunities in pollution control and remediation industries.
3. Research and Development - Investing in research and development centers that explore the resources in our environment could uncover new technologies and strategies for improving the health of our planet.
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