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These 5 innovations have won the 2023 Earthshot Prize

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize is an annual search for solutions to the planet’s environmental crises. The 2023 winners were revealed at a prize ceremony in Singapore.

The Earthshot Prize, an initiative spearheaded by Prince William, has recognized five exceptional innovations that offer promising solutions to some of the planet's most pressing environmental problems. These inventive approaches demonstrate the power of human ingenuity and collaboration in tackling the critical challenges of sustainability.

2023 Earthshot Prize winners

These inventive approaches demonstrate the power of human ingenuity and collaboration in tackling the critical challenges of sustainability. The winners include S4S Technologies, which has developed innovative dryers that enable farmers to transform food waste into valuable products.

Boomitra provides a platform for farmers to sell carbon credits to companies seeking to offset their emissions. The third winner, WildAid, a non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding marine ecosystems.

Acción Andina, a grassroots initiative working to conserve the region's precious forest ecosystems; and last winner GRST, has developed innovative technologies for manufacturing and recycling lithium-ion batteries, reducing the environmental footprint of electric vehicle batteries.

Celebrating innovation for a sustainable future

These initiatives exemplify the transformative power of innovation and collective action in addressing the planet's sustainability challenges. With continued support and investment, these solutions have the potential to make a significant impact in safeguarding our planet for future generations.

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