Punjab has achieved a major environmental milestone with the introduction of Pakistan’s first EPA-Certified Liquid Tree technology. The innovative project is being launched under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to make Punjab a cleaner and more environmentally friendly province.
According to official information, the Liquid Tree has reached Lahore from Faisalabad after completing its development and testing phases. The project is the first technology of its kind to receive EPA-Certified status from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab since the agency was established in 1987.
The Liquid Tree is designed to absorb carbon dioxide from the environment through a bio-reactor system that uses algae grown in water. Experts believe this modern technology can help reduce pollution and improve air quality in urban areas where space for traditional tree planting is limited.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said researchers collected more than 100 different types of microalgae from various regions across Pakistan, from Karachi to Khyber. Scientists then spent seven months testing the carbon absorption capacity of each type.
According to officials, the most effective algae were identified in Sukkur, Sindh. Their seeds were later cultivated with the support of Government College University Faisalabad to develop the project.
One of the unique features of the EPA-Certified Liquid Tree is its artificial stem equipped with an artificial intelligence-based calculator. The system can provide real-time information about how much carbon dioxide is being absorbed and how much oxygen is being released into the environment.
Maryam Nawaz congratulated the Environmental Protection Agency, researchers, bio-scientists, and all team members involved in developing the bio-artificial tree. She described the successful trial phase as evidence of the expertise and dedication of Punjab’s scientific community.
The provincial government plans to expand the project following the successful experiment. In the first phase, Liquid Trees will be installed in large shopping malls and commercial areas, both indoors and outdoors.
Officials believe the technology could become a game changer in the fight against pollution and smog. Unlike traditional trees, the system can operate efficiently in densely populated urban locations where green spaces are limited.
Environmental experts say the project represents a significant step forward in the use of scientific solutions for environmental improvement. If successful on a larger scale, the EPA-Certified Liquid Tree could help cities reduce carbon emissions while improving overall air quality.
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The initiative reflects Punjab’s growing focus on environmental protection and the adoption of innovative technologies to address pollution challenges across the province.
