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LIVING MACHINES: Clean, Green Waste-Water Recycling

By Olivia Chen on: water


















Resembling a tropical forest more than a concrete refinery, John Todd’s Living Machines offer an attractive solution to waste-water management. Consisting of a series of ecosystems that work together to break down water contaminants, Living Machines present a natural and eco-friendly way to filter and clean waste-water.


The concept was recently awarded a Buckminster Fuller Award for its elegant application in cleaning up Appalachia’s water supply, and the innovative approach to waste-water management is currently being adopted and adapted by many eco-minded individuals around the country.

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