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ThreadCycle is your local wardrobe revolution – an app that lets you swap, sell, or give away clothes with people nearby who share your taste. Discover ethical brands, join community thrift events, and track your impact as you help fight fashion waste. Because great style shouldn't cost the planet – or your wallet. Swap more. Waste less. Wear with purpose.
Pee 4 Plants is an eco-innovative solution transforming human urine into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Using urine-diverting toilets, we collect and treat urine for safe plant application. This sustainable model reduces chemical fertilizer use, saves water, and fosters a circular economy for healthier communities and planet.
A solar-powered, MOF-enhanced artificial leaf that captures CO₂, purifies water, and generates clean fuel, all in one affordable, modular device built to enhance the future of urban, green planning
Seaweed nets are a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic nets, crafted from dried seaweed and carrageenan-based bioplastic. Waterproof, durable, and 100% eco-friendly. They perform all the functions of a traditional fishing nets while surpassing it through its natural composition and sustainable manufacturing process. These nets are designed not only for marine plastic cleanup and as eco-conscious replacements for conventional synthetic fishing nets, but can also be adapted for various applications across industries, depending on consumer needs. Their biodegradable polymer structure ensures minimal environmental impact throughout the entire product lifecycle. The mission is clear and impactful: to develop nets that cause 0% pollution in waterways and pose no threat to marine life or surrounding ecosystems. This innovation aims to significantly reduce marine pollution caused by plastic fishing gear - currently responsible for over 10% of ocean waste. My target is ambitious yet achievable: to cut that figure down to 4%, marking a vital step toward restoring ocean health and protecting marine biodiversity for generations to come.
Billions of automotive tires are disposed every year and most of them end up in landfills. Tires are non-biodegradable and cannot be upcycled easily. However, tires contain unique materials and are considerably durable, resilient and strong. I propose to utilize the unique properties of tires to develop composites for construction applications specifically as supports during construction. Tires will provide the strength, resistance to moisture and resilience required for framework and other applications.
Meet the forest's fastest responder, RAPTOR. It evokes a fast, precise response unit—and has a wild, powerful tone. When danger strikes in the wild, RAPTOR doesn't wait... With IR sensors, AI-powered detection of animals and humans, and real-time alerts, it listens for distress signals and gunshots from deep within the forest and immediately calls for help. Whether it’s a poacher’s step or an animal in panic, RAPTOR swoops in—with data, insight, and urgency. Because in the race to protect wildlife, speed might save lives...
Revolutionize reforestation and ecological restoration with our innovative Seed-Bomb Eco-Pellets. Designed for both aerial and manual dispersal, these biodegradable pellets encase a strategic blend of native seeds, nutrient-rich soil, and mycorrhizal fungi. Upon contact with moisture, they rapidly break down, providing an optimal micro-environment for germination and robust plant growth. Ideal for hard-to-reach areas, post-wildfire recovery, and large-scale habitat regeneration, Eco-Pellets offer an efficient, sustainable, and impactful solution for a greener future.
Every passing second, 1.5 lives come to an end. However, cremation and traditional burial methods are extremely detrimental to our environment. Hence, it is crucial that even in our final moments, we leave a positive impact that extends beyond our time on this Earth. Timeless is a sustainable funeral planning and death care firm that focuses on making death a less painful experience for the family and keeping the whole process eco-friendly and sustainable. What makes Timeless stand out is the signature product: the Ecoffin, short for eco coffin. This is a coffin with its ribs crafted from sustainably sourced wood that is salvaged from old structures, and its planes constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo and recycled cardboard, which are put together with plant-based glue. Timless also offers other sustainable services, such as online memorial websites and planting memorial trees.
Dorado is an AI-infused website that enables students from around the world to streamline the resume-building process for admission to top universities. It serves as a hub from which all extracurricular activities can be based, with AI assistants integrated throughout. Ultimately, we will offer superior services to those of admissions consultants for orders of magnitude less.
Former colonies are demanding justice and fair cooperation after centuries of exploitation. My idea proposes an SDG-based investment pact between former empires and their ex-colonies to replace hidden control and unequal contracts with transparent, eco-friendly, and equal partnerships for sustainable development.
About 22% to 60% of heart attacks are silent. Thousands of people die annually due to this unrealized diagnosis: silent heart attacks are known to lead to lethal illnesses, of stroke, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and even more fatal heart attacks. Being a very common yet unaddressed problem, silent heart attacks call for a critical solution: HushHeart. HushHeart monitors silent heart attacks through a compact, wearable ECG patch that continuously scans heart activity and transmits data to a companion app via a secure Bluetooth connection. Inspired by existing products like the Omnipod DashPod for insulin pump therapy and Cardiac Patches, this idea contains a crucial combination of features that tackle valuable Sustainable Development Goals. What sets HushHeart apart is its AI-powered machine learning model trained on clinically validated ECG datasets, including silent myocardial infarction patterns and blood pressure levels. Unlike devices that only monitor general arrhythmias, this product focuses on detecting early ischemic changes that occur during silent heart attacks, which often go unnoticed due to a lack of normal chest pain symptoms. The patch, which is comfortably worn on areas close to the heart and accessible to blood flow, such as the chest or upper arm, collects data over time. The HushHeart model identifies subtle yet long-term deviations across hours or days while providing continuous analyses based on cardiac and pressure signals. These signals could include ST-segment depression and T-wave inversion, which could be early indicators of ischemia. HushHeart’s mobile app consists of both free and subscription elements. To begin, when downloading the app, users are immediately asked for their demographics and family history to ensure the most accurate and personalized data analysis. Additionally, a free built-in manual will teach patients how to read and understand the released real-time reports, so patients are on the same page as their body, allowing them to remain informed and in control. Subscription and premium features will unlock further access to tools like telehealth integration for consultations with local doctors and cardiologists, personalized facts relating to patients’ data, and customized educational experiences to help users make lifestyle adjustments or take preventative care. HushHeart is here for patients who remain oblivious to these silent killers, remaining ambitious to bring about an unprecedented, yet accessible change to the medical world and to save numerous lives.
Umit is a stress-relief app designed for teenagers who often encounter anxiety during public speaking, exams, or personal struggles. While most mental health apps are either too complex or long-term focused, Umit offers an immediate, fun solution. The app helps reduce stress in just a few minutes through a unique 5-4-3-2-1 grounding game, breathing exercises, and daily affirmations. It speaks the language of youth, backed by science, and built with Flutter, Flame, and TF, Groq AI. With a friendly blue dragon mascot, Umit delivers calm and confidence when it is needed most.
GreenNano turns simple apple and mandarin extracts into powerful zinc‑oxide photocatalysts that demolish organic pollutants under sunlight. By combining “green chemistry” principles with a lightweight AI toolkit to optimize synthesis parameters, it delivers >90% dye‑degradation in under 90 minutes. Our reusable catalyst shows <5% mass loss after multiple cycles—making it both cost‑effective and sustainable. Imagine a future where fruit waste fuels safe, off‑grid water purification anywhere in the world!
Every morning, billions of people around the world reach for their cup of coffee, blissfully unaware of the environmental and health costs hidden within every sip. When hot water runs through these plastic pods, harmful microplastics leach into your drink. After use, those pods join the 56 billion dumped into landfills each year, where they’ll sit for centuries. Brands like Nespresso and Keurig currently dominate the market but rely on plastic or aluminum pods that only worsen the impending global waste crisis. Even “compostable pods” from companies like San Francisco Bay are misleading—they require industrial facilities that 90% of people don’t have access to, while also compromising taste and freshness. That is why we created Naturista - the world’s first coffee pods that dissolve in water, offer a variety of health benefits, and biodegrade entirely within just days.
NutriPrint is an innovative food-tech solution designed to address global protein deficiencies, food waste, and environmental impact. With malnutrition still prevalent in rural and underserved regions, and traditional protein sources either unsustainable or inaccessible, NutriPrint offers a revolutionary alternative: compact, shelf-stable protein tablets made from upcycled agricultural waste. Using cutting-edge technologies such as precision fermentation (microbial protein synthesis), CRISPR-Cas9 (enhanced plant protein yield) & insect protein, and 3D bioprinting, we create high-protein capsules (20–25g/serving) that are nutritious, easy to distribute, and culturally adaptable. AI algorithms optimize flavor, texture, and nutrition, while nanotechnology improves absorption and extends shelf life. Unlike meat or dairy, NutriPrint eliminates the need for cold-chain storage and livestock emissions, drastically reducing the carbon footprint. Our method turns crop residues like lentil husks and chickpea shells into digestible, high-value protein—fighting both hunger and food waste. Scalable, affordable, locally sourceable, and sustainable, NutriPrint is designed for rural nutrition programs, disaster relief, and even space missions—pioneering a new frontier in eco-conscious protein access.
Neuroxx is a wearable nerve-signal communication system that reads, replicates, and visualizes nerve impulses between two individuals. By safely transferring real nerve activity, it enables real-time comparison of how different bodies respond to the same stimulus — a breakthrough tool for medical research, rehabilitation, and neuro-education.
A mobile platform designed to promote responsible plastic recycling by connecting producers, waste collectors, and recyclers. The app allows users to track recycling bins in their area, exchange recyclable material data (HDPE, PET, PVC, etc.), access educational videos on waste sorting, read ecology-related articles, and earn eco-coins for every recycling action taken.
RefleXion addresses the urgent challenge of rising urban heat by turning everyday surfaces into powerful tools for passive cooling and clean energy generation. Our core products include ReflecSpray, ReflecBulk, and ReflecTiles. RefleXion uniquely bridges the gap by providing scalable, accessible cooling solutions for both individuals and communities. This multi-tiered approach enables equitable climate protection and helps lower energy use and heat risks across all income levels.
