Jun 14 2008

Pedal Green

Posted by Jim as Editorial

 

A cute invention!  This may just win a “cute-see” award soon.  The idea is described below.  While this may well be a “noble” process, for city-planners/engineers this may be a nightmare.  If this does spread flower power in the city, all the randomness would soon be a mess.  But hey, I like the idea… Perhaps this is much suited for the country instead?  I just think that cities are much better off with “pocket gardens” or “rooftop greens”.

Seeds are co-mingled with a bubble mixture and upon pedaling to your destination , you release the floating seeds which land in cracks and crevices throughout the city streets. Over time, the seeds grow into flowers and plants to create a green “fringe” to our sidewalks and streets.

Using natural ingredients; vegetable based soap and seeds, combine together to make a dissolving “nugget”. The resulting mixture resides in a reservoir inside Blooms aluminum housing. The housing is attached to the lower frame near the rear tire, similar to a exhaust pipe. Upon pedalling, air enters the front of Bloom and spins a pinwheel inside which picks up a small drop of the seed/bubble mixture and blows a bubble carrying a seed out the back as “exhaust”.

Our inspiration comes from the tale of Johnny Appleseed, where he would spread seeds everywhere he went planting apple trees for future generations.

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