Panasea is a sustainable marine aquaculture company dedicated to the cultivation, development, harvesting and repopulation of sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) on the Caribbean Coast of Colón. Their environmental projects seek to have a positive impact on the recovery of coastal marine habitats such as mangroves and reefs, the conservation of valuable fauna such as iguanas, sea turtles and macaws, and …
Read MoreWaste Transformers is focused on creating efficient, sustainable, and reliable waste management solutions to protect Indonesia’s diverse ecosystem and communities. They collect different plastics, primarily with the 1 and 5 symbol, to upcycle into different products. Organic waste is taken and processed by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). Any remaining byproducts along with the frass is composted. The BSFL is then sold …
Read MoreMade New combines the ancient craftsmanship and wisdom of Laos with modern tech and design to transform single use waste (i.e. plastic bags) into high value household products (i.e. fabric goods). This model relies on the strength of Lao people and brings their skill to the global market. Through this work, they are increasing economic opportunity, providing safe and dignifying work; while also..
Read MoreThe Center for Entrepreneurial Food Producers in Indonesia exists to train young (under 40 yrs old) food producers with entry level involvement in sustainable agribusiness activities. They will train small and medium scale food producers in both production and agribusiness practices. This happens through a 15-week residential apprenticeship on a 22 acre farm located in Indonesia…
Read MoreThis project seeks to bring life to coastal communities through innovation, sustainability, partnerships and joy in mariculture. It seeks to assist communities of traditional fishermen to successfully farm seafood products. Based in an island province with hundreds of small island communities, the business brings economic development through providing new revenue sources as well as working to see communities become healthier, happier, and more productive.
Read MoreGreen Fields Farm & Nursery is a tree nursery in Kazakhstan that produces soft fruit saplings for regional orchardists and individuals who wish to purchase fruit trees. In addition to fruit, their farm is working towards producing asparagus, hardy kiwis, and grapes. They are seeking to grow their nursery efforts through procuring land and building a community center on the property where they will host community events around planting and harvest at their location…
Read MoreDeep within the rural communities of the Philippines, live some of the poorest of the country. The communities covered under this project are rural tribal communities (called Barangays) situated in remote mountain areas within the municipality of Dupax del Sur, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Within Dupax del Sur, Abaca & Talbek (the Bugkalot barangays) are some of the poorest barangays, given their remote location, low education level, lack of infrastructure, and low economic activity.
Read MoreTojTabii is working to establish a network of independent regional juice producers who are producing high quality, natural fruit juice while packaging and selling under one brand. Although regional fruit production is high, it often goes to waste because they lack the production facilities to turn their second sort fruit into profitable juice. Through partnerships and establishing new production facilities, TojTabii seeks to equip locals to earn a profitable wage locally and reduce food waste.
Read MoreIntegrated CA is processing animal manure in a bio-digester which produces organic fertilizer to restore depleted farmland, and renewable fuel (methane) for heat, cooking and industry – like greenhouses in the harsh winters for year-around vegetable production. Partnering with companies across the ag sector as well as NGO’s, educational, and government entities, Sustainable Farming R&D demonstrates to Kyrgyz farmers a more ecological, effective, and profitable way.
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