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Force of Nature (est. 2016, Boston, MA) has developed a non-toxic multi-use disinfectant for use in households and small businesses. The product reduces illnesses and deaths from hazardous household chemicals (supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Health and Well-Being), and reduces single-use plastic bottles headed to the landfill by employing a reusable spray bottle (supporting UN SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption)
First of all, they use within their R&D laboratory, the process of de-ionized water, which is a premium raw material that affects positively both the quality of the final product, and the consumption that is minimum, thanks to the controlled temperature, UV lamps and a microbiological filter. There is a 1.200 square meters installation of solar panels on all the roofs of the headquarters’ buildings, in order to provide enough energy to reach carbon neutrality for the environment. Moreover, the Cosmozone 4000 is another example of an innovative equipment, that produces stabilized ionized oil which is then used in the production of cosmetics. This raw material has multiple properties, such as antiviral and antibacterial, as well as helping the immune system to re-epithelize.
The implementation of such an innovative machinery and technological instruments, are strictly related to SDG Number 9, "Industry Innovation and Infrastructures", as they have also been considered as a benchmark for all the companies operating in their industry. Their leading role in innovating and investing in R&D allowed the corporation to achieve premium results in the long term, while at the same time remaining sustainable and impacting positively on the environment.
The Wärtsilä Energy Transition Lab is a free open data tool for monitoring energy consumption in Europe. The tool provides detailed data on electricity generation, demand, and pricing for 27 European Union countries and the UK. The tool can be used not only for analyzing past and current trends in the European energy markets, but also for exploring future scenarios in energy consumption, for instance by modeling how systems could operate with higher shares of renewables. Using this innovative tool, it becomes easier for governments, legislators, businesses, and citizens to pinpoint problem areas in the energy market and identify where to focus efforts to stimulate the implementation and development of renewable energy. The Wärtsilä Energy Transition Lab has been created by the Finnish company Wärtsilä, an international company providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the marine and energy markets. With this tool, Wärtsilä helps promote more affordable and clean energy across Europe, ultimately striving for a 100% renewable energy future.
Hochschild has recently implemented programs that fight for SDGs 4 and 5. The first program developed by the company focuses on providing Quality Education for their workers' communities in areas where basic education is lacking. The second program promotes gender equality for women within the workspace.
Flex is an Argentinian-based company that sells solar energy products (like solar panels and solar collectors) for houses, businesses or companies. However, the innovative aspect that differs the company from others is that they adapt these products to the circumstances of each household, business or industry by selling them in different kits. For example, if the client lives in a remote location like the countryside, then Flex offers them the Flex Solar Plus kit that is specially designed to supply energy in places where there is no electricity grid. In doing so, the innovation tackles SDG number 7 called “affordable and clean energy”, SDG 11 called “ Sustainable cities and communities” SDG 12 called “Responsible consumption and production” and SDG 13 called “Climate action” because it promotes the use of solar energy, which is a type of renewable and sustainable energy that doesn’t pollute, and it allows the consumer to save money by using energy in a more efficient and conscious way. It also tackles SDG number 9 called “industry, innovation and infrastructure” because it promotes sustainable industrialization and fosters innovation.
Pinoa Foods’ innovative approach to food production is focused on vertical farming. Vertical farming refers to a farming technique where plants are grown on levels that are placed on top of each other, saving a significant amount of land area needed for the crops. The innovation relies on sustainable practices, saving water and land, using renewable energy, and cutting down on transportation distances. This way Pinoa Foods is contributing to many of the SDGs, such as sustainable agriculture, affordable and green energy, responsible consumption and production, and climate action.
LOVIA wants to change the way of thinking about fashion by producing sustainable bags from industrial waste. LOVIA is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action). LOVIA does not only contribute to a Circular Economy by recognising industrial waste as a resource but also inspires the fashion industry by setting new standards for innovative fashion production. Additionally, its business model serves climate action as less resources are required for the production and as the products are sourced and manufactured within the European Union.
The Hyggelight Growing Candle is a sustainable way to buy candles without having to worry about the problems that come at the end of life for a typical candle. The candle itself is in a flower pot and has a piece of seed paper placed on top. Once the Hyggelight candle is completely burned, the pot and seed paper can be used to grow wildflowers rather than throwing away the candle container and becomes a decorative addition to the office or home.
The main innovation of Honkajoki is to get different companies in an area to work together to collect raw materials from food production and then refine them to other products, so that none of the resources are wasted in the process. They are also exporting this knowledge and education to other places and continents, which helps them tackle more SDGs. The innovation helps to target the following SDGs: 6: Clean water and Sanitation, 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 12: Responsible Production and Consumption, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Combining state-of-the-art remote sensing technology, information systems development and industry knowledge, Arbonaut provides an all-encompassing package to sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation and adaptation. With sustainability at the heart of their operations, Arbonaut brings value to both climate (SDG 13), biodiversity (SDG 15), and economic prosperity of local communities (SDG 8) - with a focus on technology and cross-sector and cross-border cooperation (SDG 17).
Waste is one of the main issues that affects our planet. Indeed, we generate large amounts of waste, such as food waste, old furniture, construction and demolition waste, mining waste, industrial waste, old televisions, old cars, plastic bags, paper, sanitary waste, old clothes, batteries etc. The waste issue has its roots in the capitalism model. We can clearly understand that this topic concerns all of us. The amounts of waste we generate is closely linked to our consumption and production patterns.
To reduce the amounts of scraps, a solution could be transforming them in new products to give them a new life. In fact, there are several supply chains that are in charge of intercepting and recovering paper waste, glass waste and plastic waste. Including, the food and beverage industry is looking for effective and sustainable solutions to recycle and reuse waste. In fact, food waste can be used to realize raw materials for high-value products and help build a circular bioeconomy. In this scenario, Krill Design is a pioneer.
Krill Design was born in 2018 in Milan. It is an innovative Italian start-up which proposes a model of Green Economy and contributes to achieve Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action. Krill Design combines the urgent need to recycle with the creation of new exclusive interior décor products by leveraging the concept of Circular Economy, technological innovation, and creativity. The start-up was created by Ivan Calimani, Martina Lamperti and Yack di Maio, who have united their different backgrounds to create innovative bio-based materials by using 3D printing.The name “Krill” has been selected to express a metaphor. The meaning is quite interesting because it refers to a planktonic crustacean which constitute the principal food of baleen whales. The krills live in colonies, and they are essential for the ecosystem like human beings.
Krill Design’s purpose is to create a “colony” of recycled designed furniture that generate zero impact through the whole life cycle in order to bond Partnership for the Goals to create Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The team wants to radically change the image of public toilets by proposing environmentally friendly cabins for a clean, sustainable and attractive city. At the same time, it is developing the connected composter of tomorrow, which will be reliable, fun and modern.
As their slogan says, "Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is valued!"
Digital Technologies is a digital solutions provider. More specifically, it helps its client increase their digital maturity by creating digital platforms that enable the power of exponential technologies. These solutions are tailor-made to the firm's needs and follow the client along the whole value chain.
“On a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity”, (AeroFarms, 2021) AeroFarms paves the way for a more sustainable future of agriculture. Based in Newark, New Jersey, the American company encounters some of the most pressing issues which are commonly associated with traditional field farming. Growing plants in vertical indoor towers at the use of customized LED lights, AeroFarms manages to provide freshly grown products all year-round, while at the same time making an effort on not overusing natural resources or exploiting the environment. Because after all this is what the story behind sustainable salads is about.
Ideel Coffee ApS is a Danish company behind Denmark’s first home compostable coffee capsule. Innovative coffee capsule is made of upcycled sunflower seed shell biomass and will break down into nutrients even in garden compost. Eco-friendly capsule is filled with ethically sourced Ethiopian specialty coffee. Ideel enables people to enjoy the luxury and convenience of coffee capsules without environmental concerns that traditional coffee capsules create.
Inspirall help improve the development of people with food problems with the use of spirulina and food based in this algae.
CLANED Group Oy is a Finnish-based Ed-tech company offering a comprehensive digital learning solution. CLANED has over 300 customers across a wide range of countries, many of which are multinational blue-chip corporations or other large organizations such as the United Nations, ABB, Novo Nordisk, and Banco Santander. By combining Finnish pedagogical know-how with modern technology and data analytics, CLANED provides a solution digital learning and corporate training. CLANED provides an intelligent Digital Learning Environment and a solution to directly measure learning impact on an individual and organizational level, a crucial feature for organizations today.
RGC has developed recycled containers for their glass products in the form of iron pyramids. Previously, these containers were made of fresh wood that RGC’s clients dumped into a landfill site right after delivery. Hence, the aforesaid innovation helps solve the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) numbers 12 and 15 because the innovation ensures sustainable production patterns as there is less waste (no. 12) and it protects forests (no. 15) since it reduces the amount of wood used in the production.
Owners Mari Martikainen and Minna Impiö founded Mifuko in 2009. Mifuko sells designer baskets, bags and small interior decoration products. First products were produced by artisans in Kenya, but they are now expanding to other countries such as Tanzania and Ghana as well. All in all, they provide work directly for over 750 women and to over 900 people if those involved indirectly are counted for. All their artisans live in rural areas, where employment opportunities for uneducated women are non-existent. Products are sold all over the world in small boutiques and online stores.