ReynoBond Pollution Eating Buildings

TransMaterial has a post on a building coating which can remove pollution from the air - Reynobond with EcoClean.

Reducing air pollution by way of photocatalysis is not limited to concrete. Alcoa Architectural Products has recently partnered with Toto to develop a titanium dioxide coating for their exterior-grade aluminum panels. According to Alcoa, the hydrophobic coating is the world’s first coil-coated, smog-reducing aluminum architectural panel.

In the presence of sunlight, Reynobond with EcoClean causes organic particulate matter near its surface to break down, and this material is washed away later by rain. 10,000 square feet of EcoClean surface has a similar cleansing effect as 80 trees, and can counteract the pollution produced by four cars per day.

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Eating Green Across Canada Winnipeg

Not to be outdone by some of Canadas larger cities, Winnipeg boasts its share of delectable organic options for diners and culinary enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the Canadian prairie, Winnipeg is surrounded by some of our best arable land, and as a result some of the best food out of the ground doesnt have to travel far to get on a plate.

The Tallest Poppy

631 Main Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(204) 957-1708

www.thetallestpoppy.com

Open for breakfast and lunch, the Tallest Poppy is the undisputed king of local organic options in the Winnipeg metropolitan area. They use the word "love" ubiquitously to describe the care they put into their food. They utilize free run eggs and meats raised ethically at local farms and are also active members within their community.

Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse

91 Albert Street

Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

(204) 946-5241

www.mondragon.ca

Organized as a "participatory" workplace with no manager or staff hierarchy, Mondragon is a bookstore and café where what needs to get done, gets done. They offer vegan cuisine made with all natural and organic ingredients as well as fairly traded ingredients. They are radical thinkers and very ethically and ecologically conscious. Their website is worth checking out just to read about how they discuss food politics. They also have an organic grocer on site.

Fusion Grill

550 Academy Road

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(204) 489-6963

www.fusiongrill.mb.ca

Open since 1996 on the foundation of serving food honestly, Fusion Grill offers a menu that has gone to great lengths to gather the best locally sourced ingredients. They trust where they get their ingredients to be the very best even mentioning who catches the fish by name.

Fresh Cafe

775 Corydon Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(240) 221-5775

www.freshcafe.ca

Open for breakfast and lunch, Fresh Cafe uses locally grown ingredients as well as in-house butchering and preparation. They also have an extensive juice bar offering fresh juice, shakes, and smoothies.

Boon Burger Cafe

79 Sherbrook Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(204) 415-1391

www.boonburger.ca

Boon Burger isnt your typical burger joint; its 100% vegan. They also offer organic loose leaf teas.

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