CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 5 FINALISTS

The following companies will present at the Award Ceremony on May 14th and only three will be chosen as winners.

Environmentally Conscious Organization E.C.O Inc. is a design, licensing, manufacturing and subcontract management firm, dedicated to improving outmoded, outdated and wasteful food packaging. e.c.o. is marketing its first product, the ‘Green Box’ (U.S. Patent 7051919), a pizza box manufactured from 100% recycled and recyclable material. The top of the “Green Box” breaks down into convenient serving plates and the bottom of the box converts easily into a handy storage unit, thus eliminating the need for disposable plates, aluminum foil, plastic wrap and plastic bags. The perforations and scores that create this functionality allow for easy disposal into a standard-sized recycling bin.

DBA is a New York based product development company founded in 2008 with the goal of developing unique products that combine aesthetic strength, technical innovation, and ecologically effective principles. DBA’s wares are distinguished by an honest simplicity and a heightened sensitivity to user needs. Furthermore, DBA is committed to the awareness and application of responsible materials, efficient construction, and intelligent packaging.

Gotham Greens is creating NYC’s first commercial scale, rooftop hydroponic farm. The 12,000 ft2 facility will grow over 30 tons of premium quality, pesticide-free vegetables each year for the NYC retail and restaurant market. The farm will combine technically sophisticated Controlled Environment Agriculture techniques with unique energy saving innovations. Gotham Greens addresses ecological and public health concerns surrounding conventional agriculture, including long distance food transport and food safety, while bringing New Yorkers delicious, local produce year round.

GreenSoul Shoes works with local artisans to produce recycled products. For every product sold, a pair of shoes is donated to an underprivileged child around the world. Our initial shoe line uses only 100% reclaimed scrap tires and inner tubes.

Re-Fab produces furniture and lifestyle goods through a unique business model that optimizes environmental, social, and financial returns. Our vision is to help revitalize post-industrialcommunities through the creation of “green-collar” design and manufacturing jobs by turning urban waste into valuable consumer products. The business will begin in the South Bronx and expand to similar communities in Philadelphia, Hartford, and Baltimore.