Deployment of an innovative bio-artificial ‘OxyGenix Tree’ technology has been approved as part of the Punjab government’s efforts to combat smog and air pollution, marking a significant step towards improving environmental quality and public health across Punjab.
Terra Spark Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad, in a statement here on Friday, said that the environment-friendly technology developed by Terra Spark (Pvt) Ltd has received formal certification from the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which verified its effectiveness as a scientific alternative solution for enhancing air quality through advanced green technology.
He said that the OxyGenix Tree is a bio-artificial oxygen-generating system designed to absorb carbon dioxide and harmful airborne particles while rapidly increasing oxygen levels in surrounding areas.
He said that the technology combines microalgae-based biological processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to continuously monitor and analyze the Air Quality Index (AQI) in real time.
He said that the AI-enabled monitoring system provides live air-quality data to relevant monitoring cells, enabling authorities to assess environmental conditions and take timely measures where required.
He said that Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz approved the deployment of Oxygenix Tree and termed this innovative bio-artificial technology an important milestone in Punjab’s ongoing campaign against smog and rising air pollution.
She also emphasized the need to adopt modern scientific solutions alongside conventional environmental protection measures to address growing urban environmental challenges.
Dr Sarfraz Ahmad said that following successful testing and implementation in Faisalabad, the OxyGenix Tree technology is now being introduced in Lahore under the first phase of expansion.
He said that the bio-artificial trees would be installed at major shopping malls, public plazas, and other busy indoor and outdoor locations to help improve air quality in densely populated urban centers.
He said that the EPA Punjab, after evaluating the system’s performance, awarded it a Green Technology certification for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and contribute to cleaner air through enhanced oxygen production.
Terra Spark Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad further said that the OxyGenix Tree occupies significantly less space than conventional trees while offering faster pollution-mitigation capabilities.
He said that the technology could serve as an effective supplementary solution in heavily urbanized areas where space constraints limit large-scale plantation activities.
The proposals were also under consideration to incorporate the technology into future town-planning bylaws so that major commercial buildings and housing schemes could include OxyGenix Trees as part of their environmental compliance measures, he added.
The environmental experts view the initiative as a promising blend of biotechnology and artificial intelligence aimed at supporting Punjab’s broader environmental sustainability agenda and strengthening efforts to reduce the impact of smog in major cities of the province.
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