The new certification scheme helping solar farms become havens for wildlife — 2026-10-20

Impact Vector: Good News · Oct 20, 2026 · 2m

## Short Segments Concrete that grows its own moss is transforming urban landscapes. A Dutch startup, Respyre, has developed Mosscrete, a bioreceptive concrete coating that allows moss to thrive on vertical surfaces without soil or irrigation. This innovation, based on research from Delft University of Technology, is already being applied in eight projects across Belgium and the Netherlands. Mosscrete offers a sustainable solution for blank or inaccessible walls, reducing urban heat and capturing fine particulates. By turning city heat islands into green oases, Respyre is reimagining how…