Mosses are small, non-flowering plants that grow in damp places. They have existed for over 400 million years, making them one of the oldest plant species on Earth.
-Like other plants, mosses produce oxygen through photosynthesis, contributing to cleaner air.
-Mosses prevent soil erosion by holding moisture and stabilizing the ground.
-Absorbs 4X more CO₂ than trees by volume
- Captures pollutants from air and rainwater
- Continues photosynthesis when trees are dormant
-Absorbs up to 20X its weight in water
- Prevents urban flooding during heavy rains
- Slowly releases moisture during dry periods
- Naturally filters contaminants from runoff
- Creates natural air conditioning effect
- Reduces building surface temperatures by up to 15°F
- Thrives on vertical surfaces where trees can't grow
- Requires zero maintenance
- Tokyo installing moss walls to combat urban heat
- Seattle encouraging moss growth on buildings
- European cities creating moss-covered bus stopssame age.
-Peatlands, formed by mosses, store 30% of the world’s soil carbon
—more than all forests combined
--They act like sponges, absorbing and storing rainwater, helping ecosystems survive dry spells
Plant moss in your garden, protect wetlands, and reduce pollution to support these climate warriors
Moss absorbs 4x more CO2 than trees, thrives without soil, and cools urban spaces. Yet, people rip it off walls