Presentation of the prize to the HBLFA Schönbrunn
NaKu won the Energy Globe Award Austria in the soil category in 2021 for its NaKu planting bag. Developed in collaboration with two students from the Schönbrunn Horticultural School under the guidance of Prof. Wagenknecht, the NaKu planting bag is an innovative solution for sustainable plant cultivation.
We have now presented the Energy Globe Award and certificates of recognition to the two students and the Schönbrunn Horticultural School as part of the award ceremony at the graduation ceremony. We are very proud of this award and would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and commitment.
The background to the NaKu plant bag
The NaKu plant bag was developed at the time as part of the “Books for Trees” project by HBLFA Gartenbau Schönbrunn. The aim of this project was to support natural regeneration in Kenya through reforestation and to raise awareness of the consequences of deforestation. In 2017, however, there was a ban on plastic bags in Kenya, which banned the PE bags previously used for growing seedlings. So the school contacted us and within a few days we developed a prototype plant bag made of natural plastic.
In addition to being biodegradable, our plant bags have other advantages, such as being guaranteed to be free of microplastics and permeable to air, as well as retaining water, so that permanent moisture in the roots ensures better growth. Due to the ability to rot by itself, the NaKu plant bag is not only environmentally friendly, but also makes work easier. The farmers can easily plant the seedlings and the sack without any additional work steps being necessary.
The NaKu planting bag is a great example of how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. We look forward to developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future in the future as well.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Energy Globe
Which prize was awarded to HBLFA Schönbrunn?
At the graduation ceremony, the Energy Globe Award was presented to the students and the Schönbrunn Horticultural School.
Which project was awarded?
The award went to the project “Books for Trees”, which developed the NaKu bioplastic plant bag.
What is special about the NaKu bioplastic plant bag?
The NaKu plant bag is an example of how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. It was developed so that farmers can plant seedlings directly from the bag, without any additional steps.
