The most innovative projects and individuals worldwide were honoured for the 16th time at the glamorous opening of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL - the GREEN AWARDS. These four have won.
The 16th GREEN AWARDS were ceremoniously presented on the evening of June 14th, marking the beginning of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2023. The event took place at the former Berlin TXL airport site, in front of an important and prominent audience.
Around 600 invited guests celebrated the winners in the categories of INNOVATION, YOUNGSTER, START-UP and Special Achievement in a glamorous atmosphere.
In the INNOVATION category, Brilliant Planet from England emerged as the winner.
Brilliant Planet enables the growth of microalgae in open-air pond systems located in coastal desert areas. The algae absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere on a gigaton scale. This innovative method is ten times more cost-effective and faster than traditional algae producers, thus contributing to the preservation of the climate and oceans.
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In the YOUNGSTER category, Jeremiah Thoronka from Sierra Leone won the award.
Jeremiah Thoronka founded Optim Energy, a sustainable system for affordable energy generation. It utilizes technologies and piezoelectric materials from moving objects such as people, cars, and animals to generate clean electricity for energy-deprived communities.
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In the START-UP category, CONCULAR from Germany emerged as the winner.
Concular was founded in 2020 to revolutionise the construction sector, which is responsible for over 60% of global waste and 40% of CO2 emissions. As a digital ecosystem for the circular economy in construction, Concular connects the supply of construction materials with the demand from manufacturers and recycling companies. It is Europe's largest marketplace for reusable materials and creates closed material loops that can reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 15% and waste by up to 30%.
concular.de
Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) won the "Special Achievement Award". He is recognised internationally for his research in the field of earth and environmental sciences. He also developed the "Planetary Boundaries" Concept, which is crucial for achieving the 1.5° boundary.
Another highlight was an emotional speech by Robert Habeck, which he gave in English.
This is what the guests of the GREEN AWARDS had to say:
Bas Timmer, founder of Sheltersuit & Shelter Lab
GTF presenter from the very beginning, Nina Eichinger
Arne Friedrich, former professional footballer and foundation founder
With inspiring winners and impressive guests, the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2023 opened with the GREEN AWARDS. Outstanding projects and personalities have proven that innovative ideas and special achievements can bring about positive change for our planet. Together, we are shaping a sustainable future.