A large mural capable of absorbing smog has been created in Rome (video)

Un murals which beautifies the city and at the same time 'captures smog'. Is called 'Hunting pollution' and was created in Rome, on Via del Porto Fluviale in the Ostiense district. Born thanks to the efforts of the collective Yourban2030, which promotes street art and green culture, covers 100 square meters of a corner building on a busy street. The artist who created it is the street artist Iena Cruz, Aka Federico Massa, who used a special paint to paint it, which exploits the technology 'airlite', capable of 'cleaning the air' as a forest of thirty trees would do.

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ANTI-POLLUTION MURALS IN ROME

The work, which immediately catches the eye thanks to its particularly bright colours, represents a tricolored heron, a real species that fights against the risk of extinction every day. A real symbol for cities like Rome that are constantly looking for solutions to escape the grip of theurban pollution.

Hunting Pollution 

In this regard, the mural can send a positive signal, also considering that the one that appeared in the capital It is the largest 'green' mural in EuropeThe collective's current goal is to create similar works around the world with projects of broad international scope, through synergies and collaborations with other countries and the involvement of world-renowned artists.

YOURBAN2030

'Hunting pollution' succeeds in this small green miracle thanks to a special eco-paint capable of reducing air pollutants. Specifically, solar energy hitting the mural activates a process similar to photosynthesis plants, which generates an oxidizing reaction that captures and destroys pollutants in the air. Tests, according to the Yourban2030 collective, show that 'air lite' can reduce air pollution by up to 88,8%, eliminating bacteria, neutralizing odors, and repelling dust and dirt.

The photos are taken from the Facebook page of Yourban2030.

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