The Groasis Waterboxx was created by Dutch flower exporter, Pieter Hoff. The Groasis is a planting device that makes growing crops in the desert possible and resource-efficient. It consists of an "intelligent bucket" made from recycled paper, which can germinate seeds, incubate saplings, and water plants. It requires 90% less water than traditional growing methods and can be used in some of the most extreme climates on Earth.
Green Code Srl is an innovative start-up from Trentino-Alto Adige (Italy), operating in the fields of sustainable technologies and cleantech. Combining tradition with biotechnologies and environmental engineering, Green Code creates novel solutions to mitigate the human impact on the environment. We develop innovative and green strategies to decrease waste, optimize productive processes, and reduce consumption of natural resources. With DEMETRA, Green Code is tackling the issue of food waste in the fruits and vegetables chain, along with its carbon footprint and social impact. Demetra is an all-natural treatment for food preservation. It's made from 100% plant extracts and can improve the shelf life of natural produce. Thanks to Demetra, produce would no longer need to be kept at cold temperatures while in transit, saving a lot of energy. The product also helps produce to stay fresh and ripe longer, effectively reducing food waste in supermarkets and groceries.
The Seabin was created by Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, two surfers who wanted to clean up the world's oceans. The Seabin can filter out plastic, detergents, and oil, allowing clean water to flow back out. Inside the bin is a catch bag, which traps any floating pollutants. A submersible water pump sucks water through the bin, passing it out again once it has been cleaned. It only needs to be emptied once a month and could make a big impact on water pollution in ports and harbors worldwide.