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This cookbook is a collection of ideas, recipes for action. The recipes posted here are provocations, prompts, calls for action. There are suggestions, tutorials, guides. There is a lot of information that can help people make informed decisions that can impact on their lives and our planet.

airgae

air pollution & algae



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Algae is often thought of as an organism that absorbs carbon dioxide exhaust to clean the air. It is also a species that is easy to grow and doesn't take up much space, making it ideal for families living in cities and crowded areas with high pollution.


To facilitate those who want to get in touch with this green lifestyle, we have developed an app called "Airgae" to share growing experiences with users. Starting with the most basic steps, such as choosing the right algae, users will answer some of our questions about their location, preferences and living conditions. Combining this information, the app will suggest suitable algae species and provide instructions and requirements on how to grow them.


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We've also developed a community communication feature where users can share their algae growing process with others and learn more. From the posts on the community page, you will unlock additional app features such as decorative style tutorials and tips for expanding your garden. Not only that, but we encourage you to learn about algae in your local environment and share it on the app. This will be of great help to scientists conducting research on algal function and documenting algal species distribution.


What we want to do is to help you enjoy the process of growing algae, because it is not only a small decorative garden, but it helps to clean the air and reduce environmental pollution.



recipe for action

  1. Airgae, through its pre-installed gallery, will base on users GPS location to send them a list of algae they can find in their local area. Airgae also can tell its users the type of algae they may find through images, or pin-point the location of a particular type of algae.

  2. The application will provide information related to the algae that the user finds, as well as how to grow it and notes to avoid. Users can also choose the level of farming technology that best suits their economic capabilities and needs.

  3. In the process of growing algae, Airgae provides the user with essential tools for algae farming such as monitoring the air temperature and clarity of the water. Airgae also has a built-in function to answer common questions when growing algae.

  4. Airgae is also a social networking platform that allows users to share their algae microfields with loved ones and other algae enthusiasts. With the desire to turn algae farming into a community game that can be accessed by anyone, Airgae is integrated with a level system where users can level up through the number of likes received from their posts and comments. Not only taking pictures, but helping other Airgae users grow algae is also the fastest way to level up.

  5. Airgae can become an essential forum for scientists to research and control toxic and invasive algae in the user's local area. Accessing this forum, users can easily access research articles and surveys by leading algae experts, and conversely, the algae photos of Airgae users can become valuable research data for algae scientists.


By Hongxin Liu, Do Nguyen Bang An, Rachel How, Shuman Zhan, Nguyen Huu Thinh, Nguyen Hoang Minh Khoi.


 

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