Credit: Fact 27 (Facebook) In the misty mountain villages of Peru, an ancient natural solution is being revived with modern purpose — fog-trap fences made from cactus webbing. These vertical structures are crafted using the fibrous mesh of native cactus plants, stretched across wooden frames and strategically placed along wind corridors where fog is most dense. As the clouds roll in, microscopic water droplets adhere to the cactus fibers, condensing and trickling down into collection troughs. Each fence can harvest up to 200 liters of water a day, providing a sustainable, off-grid water source for remote communities where rainfall is rare and infrastructure is minimal. The design mimics how cactus plants naturally survive in arid climates, using surface texture to pull moisture from thin air. The trapped water is then filtered and stored in communal tanks, supplying clean water for drinking, cooking, and crop irrigation. These fog fences require no electricity or moving parts, making them both eco-friendly and low-maintenance. They’re particularly vital in high-altitude Andean villages where women and children often walk hours daily to fetch water. By reducing this burden, fog-catching fences empower communities and restore time for education and work. Cactus webbing is not only sustainable but also biodegradable, making the system harmoniously integrated with its environment. Peru’s fog-trap technology is a powerful blend of indigenous knowledge and biomimicry, proving that sometimes the best innovations come from observing nature itself. #FogHarvesting #WaterFromAir #PeruInnovation #fblifestyle See less

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