NYUNGU AFRIKA
Biodegradable & low-cost period products made from pineapple and corn husk waste
PROJECT “R”
A ‘living lab for sustainability’
RADIAL BIOFABRICATION PLATFORM
Fungal biotech turning agricultural waste into carbon-neutral materials
SUSTRATO
A range of biomaterials and sustainable products made from pineapple waste
UNPLASTIC
Compostable packaging materials made from beer waste
WASTEWATER TO GREEN PARKS
A hydroponic system growing lush greenery
REPARAR.ORG V2.0
Making it easier to fix than to toss
PACKING UP PFAS
Transforming pfas-polluted clay soil into clean bricks
MODERN SYNTHESIS
Biomaterials for the fashion industry
MAPU SPEAKERS
Uniting traditional crafts and new technology
LIVING COFFIN
A fully biodegradable casket that turns into compost within 45 days
LEAFYLIFE
Turning dirty diapers into fuel and building materials
HAGAMOS COMPOSTA
A pick-up service turning organic waste into compost
DAPODA: DESIGN LIVING LAB
Experimenting with new uses for tree pruning waste
Ketting Kledingruil | The Clothing Loop
Swapping clothes with your local community
CARBON TILE
Handcrafted tiles made from upcycled carbon
ICONIC ENERGY STORAGE
Preserving energy through higher altitude water storage
BOAT BATTERY SWAP
Making the switch to clean energy easy & efficient
FAZENDA URBANA
A system of aquaponics urban farms on the rooftops of São Paulo
ECOPLASO
Transforming fruit and vegetable peels into bioplastic and leather
MFUKO-FRESH
A lightweight container to keep produce fresh on the journey from farm to market
NAIROBI’S ENERGY-FOOD NEXUS
Vertical farm systems for Nairobians of all income levels
POWER PLANT
World's first self-powering greenhouse
PRAANAM
Portable window attachment to which cools and purifies incoming air