Living in the countryside it is easy to forget the effect of air pollution, killing an estimated 7m people each year. However, there was another example of how scientists are bringing nature into the cities, to freshen up the urban air, using moss. Air is filtered through moss, which extracts the harmful components, while being a natural footprint and filtration system.
Technology is at the forefront of understanding what small changes can make a lasting and sustainable difference. Companies need to look at ingredients, packaging, manufacturing techniques, transportation, and all aspects of how products are produced and delivered to see where carbon savings can be made. Remembering that technology can analyse vast amounts of data to see where the carbon footprint can be reduced.