Health & education

Best air for those who suffer most from air pollution

Air pollution affects everyone, but some more severely than others. Among the most vulnerable groups are people with pre-existing conditions, the elderly and children. Children, for example, are more sensitive to air pollution because their lungs, brain and immune system are still growing. The airways are therefore more penetrable. Children also breathe faster than adults, which means they inhale more air and thus more pollution in relation to their body weight.

We believe that everyone has a right to the best air. With our moss filters, we want to have an effect where as many people as possible benefit from the clean and cool air. In doing so, we primarily want to protect those who suffer most from the consequences of polluted air.

MOSS AT SCHOOL

Case Study Hampstead Hill School

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Since November 2020, pupils at Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School in London have been able to breathe cleaner and fresher air at break time. The independent school has installed two CityTree air filters in the schoolyard, which use real, living moss to clean the air of fine dust particles and enrich it with humidity. Due to the inner-city location and the outdoor area with limited air circulation, measurements showed comparatively high levels of fine dust. Together, the two CityTrees can clean up to 10,000 cubicmetres of air per hour – that corresponds to the hourly breathing volume of 20,000 people.

However, the moss filters here not only serve to purify and cool the air in hot summer months. They are also a good opportunity for the teachers to teach the children about biology, the environment and climate change in a practical and tangible way. In addition, the pupils created numerous pieces of creative art around the theme “Superhero Moss Eats Fine Dust” as part of a painting competition.

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LOCATION:
2x CityTrees in the schoolyard of Hampstead Hill School (London)

TIMEFRAME:
Since September 2021

PROBLEM & SOLUTION:
Adjacent road causes high concentration of particulate matter. The moss filters create a fresh air zone in the schoolyard and are illustrative examples of the use of natural solutions to human-made problems.

STATEMENT:

“The CityTree is really cool because it cleans the air so we can breathe and playin the clean air. It has a door and inside there are lots of pipes. They help the moss to water itself! Our city tree is so special because our plants and animals are very important to us and pollution could kill all these species. We don’t want that because they are so important to our planet”.

Schoolgirl (7 years)

Since November 2020, pupils at Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School in London have been able to breathe cleaner and fresher air at break time. The independent school has installed two CityTree air filters in the schoolyard, which use real, living moss to clean the air of fine dust particles and enrich it with humidity. Due to the inner-city location and the outdoor area with limited air circulation, measurements showed comparatively high levels of fine dust. Together, the two CityTrees can clean up to 10,000 cubicmetres of air per hour – that corresponds to the hourly breathing volume of 20,000 people.

However, the moss filters here not only serve to purify and cool the air in hot summer months. They are also a good opportunity for the teachers to teach the children about biology, the environment and climate change in a practical and tangible way. In addition, the pupils created numerous pieces of creative art around the theme “Superhero Moss Eats Fine Dust” as part of a painting competition.

Watch the video

LOCATION:
2x CityTrees in the schoolyard of Hampstead Hill School (London)

TIMEFRAME:
Since September 2021

PROBLEM & SOLUTION:
Adjacent road causes high concentration of particulate matter. The moss filters create a fresh air zone in the schoolyard and are illustrative examples of the use of natural solutions to human-made problems.

STATEMENT:

“The CityTree is really cool because it cleans the air so we can breathe and playin the clean air. It has a door and inside there are lots of pipes. They help the moss to water itself! Our city tree is so special because our plants and animals are very important to us and pollution could kill all these species. We don’t want that because they are so important to our planet”.

Schoolgirl (7 years)

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Advantages for your institution

Advantages for

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Best air

Whether rehab, school or elderly home, the moss filter as a shady, green oasis, offers fresh and clean air and a place for relaxation and meeting.

Measurable contribution

By demonstrably improving air quality and binding CO2 equivalents, you make a measurable contribution by using the moss filter.

Immediately effective

Together we ensure a simple and quick realisation with direct benefits and also accompany you beyond the installation of our moss filters.

Measurable contribution

By demonstrably improving air quality and binding CO2 equivalents, you make a measurable contribution by using the moss filter.

Best air

Whether rehab, school or elderly home, the moss filter as a shady, green oasis, offers fresh and clean air and a place for relaxation and meeting.

Immediately effective

Together we ensure a simple and quick realisation with direct benefits and also accompany you beyond the installation of our moss filters.

Hampstead Hill School

“The CityTree is really cool because it cleans the air so we can breathe and playin the clean air. It has a door and inside there are lots of pipes. They help the moss to water itself! Our city tree is so special because our plants and animals are very important to us and pollution could kill all these species. We don’t want that because they are so important to our planet”.

Schülerin, 7 Jahre alt