Envinity Group's Outdoor Air Cleaner

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Technology

Affected Sector

Improve Air Quality

Description of the solution

The Giant Dutch Vacuum Cleaner, developed by Envinity Group, is designed to significantly improve air quality by filtering out fine particulate matter from the urban atmosphere. It can clean more than 280,000 cubic feet of air per hour, capturing 100% of fine particles and 95% of ultra-fine particles, which are known to be harmful to human health.

Socio-economic effects

By improving air quality, the project aims to enhance public health and reduce the health-related costs associated with air pollution.

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

1. active measures (direct measures for reduction of air pollution)

Who led the solution

Private sector

Timescale of implementation

Medium-term (2-4 years)

Other Notes

The implementation timescale is not clear, as would depend on factors such as local government approvals, funding, and logistical considerations specific to each urban area. https://envinitygroup.com/ https://www.fastcompany.com/3065052/this-giant-dutch-vacuum-cleaner-sucks-pollution-out-of-the-sky https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/11/air-pollution-giant-vacuum-cleaner-envinity/

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