Green innovation: startups in Portugal that combine environmental impact and technology

Portugal is a country of new entrepreneurs and sustainable innovations, something clearly visible in its startups, which present innovative ideas and concepts with the goal of changing the world.

There are several important Portuguese startups to highlight, for their work, originality, and the way they combine technology and sustainability.

Bling Energy is a startup focused on solar energy. Its innovative proposal consists of providing solar panels for homes with no initial costs, eliminating the financial barrier of high investments through a subscription model.

CO2offset promises to unite nature and companies, ensuring sustainability and biodiversity protection. The startup automatically measures the carbon captured in forests in an accessible, fast, and reliable way, rewarding owners or organizations that manage these areas.

Wayz acts against fast fashion and the associated waste, developing sustainable and ethical sneakers. It uses biodegradable or reused materials, offering breathability, durability, and comfort.

Flowco seeks to help companies reduce waste by reusing materials and transforming them into new products, such as tiles or flooring.

Simby focuses on the growing problem of e-waste (electronic waste). It created a platform where producers of technological waste and organizations can communicate, collaborating for more efficient recycling.

Build.ing developed an artificial intelligence platform that integrates architecture and engineering, facilitating building construction, reducing project fragmentation, and optimizing costs.

InBfusion is concerned with toothbrush waste and the environmental impact they cause. It created a lifetime toothbrush made with sustainable materials, promoting waste reduction and good oral hygiene.

Blue Oasis created carbon-neutral artificial reefs that help in the recovery of marine ecosystems. Additionally, it invests in innovative offshore renewable energy solutions, ocean cleaning, and sustainable maritime technologies. The goal is to protect the oceans, raise societal awareness, and develop transformative technologies to combat marine pollution.

These are just some of the Portuguese startups that are creating innovative and sustainable solutions. With their projects, they contribute to increasing sustainability, reducing waste, and building a greener and more beneficial future for all.

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