Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Uses GrowPod to Improve the Quality of Lettuce it Feeds their Animals

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Advanced Container Technologies (Ticker: ACTX) announced that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is utilizing a GrowPod for sustainable food production for its animals. The GrowPod is designed to be energy, water, and space efficient, and it protects plants from extreme temperatures. The zoo aims to grow approximately 55% of its monthly demand of over 3,500 heads of romaine lettuce using GrowPods. This initiative not only supports animal care but also intends to educate visitors about sustainable farming.

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• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo implements GrowPod technology for sustainable food production.
• GrowPod aims to supply 55% of the zoo's lettuce needs, enhancing operational efficiency.
• The technology reduces water consumption and eliminates the need for pesticides.

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CORONA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is now using a GrowPod to grow clean, sustainable food for their giraffes and other animals. The popular Zoo is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

"It's hard to find a project much greener than this," the Zoo exclaimed on its website.

The new GrowPod is energy, water and space efficient. And because the GrowPod's shell is heavily insulated, it will also protect the plants from Colorado's extreme temperature ranges.

According to Alex Crochet, horticulture curator at CMZoo, guests can feed lettuce to the friendly animals. "We use more than 3,500 heads of romaine lettuce per month. The goal is to grow about 55% of the Zoo's lettuce using GrowPods,"  Crochet said. "It's a small part of the giraffes' diet, but a huge part of our guests' experience."

Crochet's hope is to inspire visitors to the Zoo.

"Eventually, we hope to have our GrowPod set up in a way that our guests can learn more about sustainable farming," he commented. "As residents of a drought state, we Coloradans can take advantage of technologies like these to save water and still grow our own produce."

GrowPods are designed and built by GP Solutions. The scalable indoor micro-farms allow individuals and organizations to grow year-round with rapid crop cycles and robust yields, virtually anywhere.

An automated climate controlled environment eliminates the need for pesticides, herbicides, and harmful chemicals.  

"We are proud to provide the zoo with our proven technology to grow clean food while reducing water consumption, eliminating pathogens, and shrinking environmental impact," said George Natzic, President of GP Solutions.

Advanced Container Technologies (ACTX), is the leading distributor of GrowPods.

For more information on GrowPods, contact:

Advanced Container Technologies at: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com

Or contact GP Solutions at: (951) 549-9490 or visit: www.growpodsolutions.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the GrowPod at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo?

The GrowPod is used to grow sustainable food for the animals at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

How much lettuce does Cheyenne Mountain Zoo aim to grow with the GrowPod?

The zoo aims to grow about 55% of its monthly demand of more than 3,500 heads of romaine lettuce using the GrowPod.

What are the benefits of the GrowPod technology?

GrowPods are designed to be energy, water, and space efficient, and eliminate the need for harmful chemicals.

Who manufactures the GrowPod?

The GrowPods are designed and built by GP Solutions.

What impact does the GrowPod have on environmental sustainability?

The GrowPod reduces water consumption and minimizes the environmental impact of food production for the zoo's animals.