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This represents a call for proposals under a Window of funding

Green industry business

It is a business that uses sustainable materials to make its products, services and technologies. Green industry businesses aim to use as little water, energy and raw materials as possible while cutting carbon emissions, or it finds ways to utilize these materials in renewable and eco-friendly ways. This business approach minimizes the company’s strain on natural resources and contributions to climate change. In some cases, if waste is generated, it is reused as energy or raw material.

Organic Business

Offer foods containing organic and locally grown ingredients, free-range meats, and vegan, gluten-free, and paleo meal options, appeal to nature lovers and health and wellness enthusiasts alike. They minimize the impact on the environment by avoiding plastic and paper goods as much as possible and composting food waste.

Funding Window

This represents a collection of rounds to be financed by a single development partner.

Green business model

A green business model, while ensuring ample revenue, prioritizes minimizing the company’s environmental impact instead of maximizing its profit. It may involve the restricted use of fossil fuels while emphasizing power supplied by solar panels and other approaches to drastically reduce energy consumption.

Eco-friendly landscaping

Uses synthetic turf, drought-resistant plants and strategically placed trees for a lawn that saves water, energy, and money.

Green business

Its businesses that prioritizes sustainability and conservation in their business model. They work to reduce their negative environmental impact as a company and may also support green initiatives through local partnerships and behavioral change campaigns.

Eco-friendly companies

Eco-friendly companies run businesses that make reusable plastic bottles, eco-friendly cleaning companies, businesses that install solar panels, a local recycling business, and many other potential ventures.

Eco-consulting

Consultants who evaluate homes and offices, and offer solutions to make them more environmentally friendly, advice clients on switching their home appliances to more energy-efficient machines or implement a recycling program.

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