Mizutei – Rich Mills (United Kingdom)

Friday, 31 July 2009 08:25

Mizutei (Japanese for water and air) is a concept that synthesizes the natural chemical reaction (photosynthesis) found in plants, where carbon dioxide is converted into oxygen. Based on the humble folding fan design, water held in a vial is permeated through the ribs of the fan which is then transmitted to a synthesized chlorophyll material. When in use, the opened fan collects sunlight upon its surface and reacts with the carbon dioxide in the air and water from the fan to generate oxygen.

The strength in this concept is through the "plus one" approach to environmental conservation, whereby it is not reliant on "one big green idea," but through the help and input of everyone making a little difference; the greater the number of users, the bigger the environmental impact. Through the popularity of this fashionable and affordable accessory we can help to create a global air filtration system on a scale that could not otherwise be achieved.

Used in typically hot climates the fan is a fashionable accessory that is used globally to cool oneself in the absence of a breeze. Whilst this product can actively clean the air around it, it also provides the user with a cooling mist that is created from the release of water on the fan as it is gently waved.