TOP 10 ideas of technological eco-businesses
One of the most crucial issues in the whole world is the environmental issue. Green entrepreneurship has emerged on the wave of popularity of the environmental movement, bringing not only profit, but also benefit to the environment, society and the planet. For many countries the environmental trend has long become the norm, but in Kazakhstan it has only just begun to develop.
Today, eco-business is not a fashion trend, but rather a necessity. There are major companies trying to transfer their production to environmentally friendly and transparent technologies. Urban ecology is deteriorating, air temperature is increasing at an accelerated rate, the ozone layer is being destroyed, and an island of waste has been discovered in the world’s ocean. This is just a tiny list of urgent environmental problems that need to be resolved in a short period of time. In this case, Green Business finds innovative ways to help the environment and reduce CO2 emissions.
Such as creating or transforming an existing production facility into a zero-waste facility, or actively introducing renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water). By producing products according to a sustainable business model, the company aims to minimize its environmental impact and reduce its carbon footprint (the amount of greenhouse gas emissions).
There are currently TOP 10 breakthrough ideas of technological eco-businesses based on real company experience.
1. Electric car rentals
A Canadian company offers a car-sharing service with green and hybrid options, as well as a tree-planting initiative to offset its carbon footprint. The company has launched an app that allows electric cars for rent. The fleet has only technologically advanced and eco-friendly vehicles at affordable rates due to subscription.
2. Smart dispensers for liquid products
An American company has developed an effective approach to the problem of plastic pollution. The company has developed an intelligent dispenser service for liquid and cream products. Using such dispensers, cosmetic and food manufacturers can send their products directly to shops, avoiding filling into plastic bottles, thus saving on packaging and reducing their carbon footprint.
3. Rewards for proper waste management
A UK company shows users the recycling cycle and encourages them to hand in their waste responsibly. Once users have turned in their rubbish for recycling, they can film a video proof and earn
points for travelling and receive gifts. The founders of this campaign claim that incorrect recycling is even more harmful to the planet than its absence: it generates methane gas, which is 80 times more harmful than CO2.
4. Sustainable batteries
A Swedish company is developing the world’s most sustainable batteries, with a focus on recyclability. The company creates not just batteries and accumulators, but complete solutions for powering systems ranging from motorbikes and cars to ferries.
5. Waste recycling robots
The American company creates robotics with artificial intelligence that analyses the composition of waste and correctly distributes it for recycling. According to the company, many valuable materials end up in landfills, for example, old TV sets contain small amounts of precious and rare metals, plastic and other recyclable materials.
6. Lamps made of orange peels
An Italian company creates compostable lamps and luminaries from orange peels that resemble oranges in shape and texture. The peel is turned into a lamp using 3D printing. The company also works with other waste: coffee grounds, seeds, peels, and nut shells.
7. Reusable containers instead of cardboard packaging
The American company works with retailers to deliver online orders in double-sided reusable containers made almost entirely from recycled materials. No more cardboard and plastic in the packaging. The containers can be sent back to the sender.
8. Algae plastic
An Italian company has patented Sole™ technology, which makes fully biodegradable plastic from algae. Algae oil can be used as a raw material to produce polyurethane monomers, which are similar to petroleum monomers. Plastics made from algae or other plants can be designed to be biodegradable.
9. Technology for CO2 capture in greenhouses
A Ukrainian company has created an innovative technology for capturing CO2 from the ambient air. Specialists install a special module to absorb carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
The company solves two global problems – it increases food production by selling CO2 for greenhouses and thus stimulates plant growth. And the second: it prevents climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With CO 2 capture technology, greenhouse operators can save significantly on carbon dioxide purchases and buy cheap CO2 that can be obtained locally.
10. Organic fertilizer for soil pest control
A US company has developed an eco-friendly alternative to pesticides. Holganix Bio800+ technology enriches the soil with more than 800 species of soil microbes. The company’s philosophy is based on an integrated approach to pest control. In addition, the product reduces water consumption, improves soil health, and enhances plant resilience.
Green Business is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by utilizing principles, strategies and practices that improve the quality of life for society and the planet as a whole.