Press invitation: Welcome to the seminar - "The Urban Agriculture Summit - How do we feed people in the urban era?" - at House of Sweden, Washington DC, on November 16.
Join Swedish clean-tech and American know-how in a half-day seminar on how to use urban agriculture technologies to create a more sustainable city of tomorrow, a city where consumers will have access to healthy and nutritious food in their neighbourhood.
When: November 16th, 2011, 1 PM to 5 PM
Where: House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC
Register for the event: http://event.plantagon.com/urbanagriculture/
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Partners:
Swedish Trade Council
Founded in 1972 the Swedish Trade Council (STC) serves the Swedish Government and Swedish business. STC has offices in more than 60 countries and work closely with trade associations, embassies, consulates and chambers of commerce around the world. www.swedishtrade.se
s.a.g.a. – Swedish American Green Alliance
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Matthew Barzun and Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson launched the next chapter in U.S.-Swedish environmental cooperation at the Parliament on February 18, 2010. Sweden and America, engaging together, to tell the story of sustainable innovation for a sustainable future. www.sagastory.blogspot.com
SymbioCity
Unlocking the synergies between urban systems offers a wealth of environmental and economic gains. SymbioCity identifies the links between landscape planning, waste management, architecture, urban functions, industry and buildings, energy, traffic and transport, water supply and sanitation. www.symbiocity.se
Sweco Group
Sweco is a provider of international consulting engineering services and has de- veloped several cities and communities with a strong ecological profile and works with the Sustainable City concept, which is a holistic approach aimed at reducing emissions from cities and residential areas. www.swecogroup.com
Environmental Working Group
The mission of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. EWG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1993 by Ken Cook and Richard Wiles. www.ewg.org
Plantagon International AB
In 2050, 80 percent of the world’s population will be living in towns and cities. Already, 80% of the world’s farmland is being utilized. In response to this chal- lenge, the Swedish company Plantagon, together with the consulting engineering company Sweco, has developed a vertical greenhouse for city environments. www.plantagon.com
Feb 27, 2012 11:00 GMT Urban Agriculture has become a fast growing field for Swedish cleantech companies and is now launched as a new offer to the cities of the world through SymbioCity. Plantagon took the initiative to develop the new offer Urban Agriculture within SymbioCity, and the offer is delivered in cooperation with Plantagon's partners SWECO, SAAB, Combitech and Tekniska Verken.
Oct 06, 2011 19:13 BST Plantagon is named as one of three finalists by Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York for its 2011 Green Award, to be presented to the winner by HRH Princess Madeleine of Sweden at the Royal Gala Dinner on November 1.
Jul 19, 2011 12:58 BST Plantagon competes in the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC. Plantagon International AB has together with companies such as H&M, Sandvik and Atlas Copco been selected as one of 15 Country Representatives for Sweden in the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC.
May 13, 2011 09:12 BST STOCKHOLM – May 13, 2011 – Plantagon International AB announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region.
May 07, 2010 14:24 BST
Apr 07, 2010 18:43 BST The Swedish American Green Alliance SAGA website, a sustainability exchange for Swedish and American researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, journalists, legislators, activists, industry leaders, academics, NGOs published an article on Plantagon: http://sagastory.blogspot.com/2010/03/swecorp-and-onondaga-nation-team-up.html
Oct 31, 2011 09:33 GMT The City of Stuttgart has signed Opening Rights with Plantagon for developing a Plantagon Greenhouse in the city, for vertical farming in urban areas. The document was signed by Dr. Wolfgang Schuster, Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, and Plantagon CEO Hans Hassle, during the Economist Conference "Future Cities - Creating tomorrow’s urban world" in Stockholm, October 18th 2011 - October 19th 2011.
Oct 30, 2011 19:10 GMT The City of Barcelona has signed Opening Rights with Plantagon for developing a Plantagon Greenhouse in the city. The document was signed by Antoni Vives, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, and Plantagon CEO Hans Hassle, during the Economists Conference "Future Cities - Creating tomorrow’s urban world" in Stockholm, October 18th 2011 - October 19th 2011.
Oct 19, 2011 22:36 BST Plantagon was honored in The 2011 International Business Awards, and was recognized at a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi on 11 October, where Stevie Award trophies and Distinguished Honoree (honorable mention) medals were presented. Plantagon was awarded Distinguished Honoree in the category "Food & Beverage".
Oct 19, 2011 22:13 BST Future Cities - Creating Tomorrow's World - is a major international conference exploring innovative new approaches to designing, managing and financing sustainable living environments. The conference held in Stockholm, October 18-19, featured leading authorities in urban planning, energy, architecture, etc. Hans Hassle, CEO of Plantagon, talked on "Beyond Tomorrow: Future feeding".
Mar 07, 2011 15:41 GMT Plantagon has been nominated for the Globe Award Sustainability Innovation Award 2011. The Innovation Award − one of four categories of the Globe Award 2011 − is given for original innovations which successfully contribute to increased knowledge on sustainability.
Feb 16, 2011 06:37 GMT Hans Hassle and Dr. Dickson Despommier will speak at a webinar on vertical farming on February 28.
Jan 20, 2011 22:03 GMT Blog post by in SWEDEN.SE/BLOGS by Sara Jeswani who is one of the founders of Sweden’s first climate magazine, Effekt.
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Sep 30, 2011 09:44 BST Welcome to the The Urban Agriculture Summit - How do we feed people in the urban era? The seminar is held at House of Sweden, Washington DC, on November 16. Join Swedish clean-tech and American know-how in a half-day seminar on how to use urban agriculture technologies to create a more sustainable city of tomorrow, a city where consumers will have access to healthy and nutritious food in the...
Time: Nov 16, 12:00 - 16:00
Location:
House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC, USA
Dec 09, 2011 14:27 GMT From the Plantagon Opening Right document: "By participating in the 100 cities initiative your city is demonstrating it's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Your participation will enable you to benefit from the sustainable social development objectives together with 99 other selected cities within the field of vertical farming."
May 04, 2011 16:00 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 04, 2011 15:58 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 04, 2011 16:01 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
Apr 29, 2011 12:28 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
Oct 06, 2011 23:38 BST Visit to Plantagon by Ms. Bernadette Rathedi, the Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to Sweden. From left: Minister Counsellor Mr. Ishmael Dabut; Prashant Brahmbhatt, Plantagon Global Director, Mia Kristensson, Board Member, Hans Hassle, Plantagon CEO; Ambassador Ms. Bernadette Rathedi; First Secretary Pretty Machado Phologolo; Owe Pettersson, Plantagon COO & Senior Vice President.
May 10, 2011 12:10 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 10, 2011 12:09 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 10, 2011 12:07 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 04, 2011 16:00 BST As more and more people move to expanding cities, farming will be pushed further away from population centers. The result of this is longer transportation routes, less fresh products, increased reliance on petroleum-based fertilizers and more high-intensity monoculture farming. In response to this challenge, Plantagon has developed a vertical space-efficient greenhouse for the urban environment.
May 04, 2011 16:03 BST Hans Hassle took the initiative to the PLANTAGON® project and since January 2008 he holds the position as CEO. He is a pioneer in Corporate Citizenship and CSR, and has 25 years experience from the business sector. Hassle was awarded European CEO of the Year 2012, Sweden, by the British magazine European CEO, recognized as “A world leader in the field of corporate social responsibility”.
Sep 27, 2011 15:48 BST
Imagine if there would be a car that you could fill up with the left overs from our Plantagon greenhouse - The PlantaCar.
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Now we are here - about Plantagon today with introduction by Plantagon CEO and founder Hans Hassle.
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The Plantagon Greenhouse - the development of our greenhouse
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Value Change for Survival - Plantagon Chairman Chief Oren R. Lyons speaks about what is needed for the future.
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The Plantagon Message - Indigenous Peoples of the World through the voice of Oren Lyons, Chairman of the Board of Plantagon International AB. Learn more at www.plantagon.com
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Jun 15, 2011 13:03 BST
A 360 degree view of the Plantagon greenhouse for vertical farming in urban areas. The Plantagon minimizes the need for energy, water and pesticides - as well as transportation- in the production of greens and vegetables. Film by Plantagon and Sweco.
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Jun 15, 2011 13:03 BST
A 360 degree view of the Plantagon greenhouse for vertical farming in urban areas. The Plantagon minimizes the need for energy, water and pesticides - as well as transportation- in the production of greens and vegetables. Film by Plantagon and Sweco.
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Jun 15, 2011 13:02 BST
An inside view of the Plantagon greenhouse for vertical farming in urban areas. The Plantagon minimizes the need for energy, water and pesticides - as well as transportation- in the production of greens and vegetables. By Plantagon. Animation: Åke Olsson
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Jun 15, 2011 13:02 BST
An inside view of the Plantagon greenhouse for vertical farming in urban areas. The Plantagon minimizes the need for energy, water and pesticides - as well as transportation- in the production of greens and vegetables. Film by Plantagon and Sweco.
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Hans Hassle took the initiative to the PLANTAGON® project and is the brain and architect of strategy and organization for PLANTAGON®. Since January 2008 he holds the position as CEO. Hans Hassle has dedicated his whole work life to learn about, experiment with and manage commercial organisations trying to find out how to use them better for the common good. He is a pioneer in Corporate...
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