Want Locally Grown Food? Doesn’t Get More Local Than This
This supermarket grows its own produce on the store’s roof. It claims to be the first of its kind, which it isn’t, but it’s a very cool idea.
In fact, one of the companies that I represent in my list of cleantech investment opportunities is an advanced concept in aeroponics (growing produce in a carefully controlled mixture of water, air, and minerals) sells directly to progressive supermarket chains, as well as through distribution. There’s a lot to like with this technology, as it directly addresses several key issues facing society: locally grown foods, organic farming, world hunger, and scarcity of water in developing countries.
Craig,
And why not ? It’s a excellent idea, although you are correct not original, and pollution may be a problem. I can’t imagine it being very economic, but I would imagine it has great publicity value and could include more exotic plants to add value.
Projects such as these won’t “save the planet” , but they increase awareness by small practical demonstrations of environmental progress.
I presume the local city and county health administration and inspectors regularly analyze the produce for contaminants so health concerns should be a problem.
This seems like a great idea. Apart from probably being fairly expensive to open, it seems like it will be a success. This is a great example of a green market. Hopefully, more stores like this open soon.