Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first Environment Protection Agency (EPA)-certified “Liquid Tree,” a groundbreaking technology designed to absorb carbon dioxide and improve air quality.
According to the chief minister, the Liquid Tree is the first technology to receive certification from the Punjab EPA since 1987. The bio-artificial tree uses algae cultivated in water through a bioreactor system to capture carbon emissions and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
Researchers collected more than 100 species of microalgae from across Pakistan and tested their carbon sequestration capacity over seven months.
Scientists identified the most effective algae species in Sukkur, Sindh, and cultivated it with the support of Government College University (GCU) Faisalabad.
The system features an AI-powered calculator that provides real-time data on carbon dioxide absorption and oxygen production. Maryam Nawaz praised the EPA, researchers, and bio scientists for successfully developing the innovative technology.
Following successful trials, the Punjab government has decided to expand the project. In the first phase, authorities will install Liquid Trees at major shopping malls in indoor and outdoor locations.
The chief minister said the technology could become a game-changer in reducing urban pollution, carbon emissions, and smog. She added that Liquid Trees installed in commercial buildings, plazas, and business districts would help improve environmental quality alongside natural trees.
The initiative reflects Punjab’s commitment to sustainable development and its efforts to create a cleaner, greener environment.
