Extreme Weather Requires New Approaches to Farming

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Advanced Container Technologies (Ticker: ACTX) has introduced its innovative GrowPods, designed for agriculture in areas affected by extreme weather such as floods, hurricanes, and fires. These portable, automated indoor micro-farms enable the cultivation of pesticide-free leafy greens and vegetables, providing nutritious food that is 'better than organic.' Notably, GrowPods can be rapidly deployed, allowing users to establish robust organic farms within days. With climate change prompting increased weather-related damages averaging $15 billion annually, the company believes GrowPods can enhance food security by facilitating local, clean farming.

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• Introduction of GrowPods offers a solution for agriculture in extreme weather conditions.
• GrowPods enable pesticide-free cultivation, promoting health and nutrition.
• Rapid deployment allows users to establish farms in a matter of days.
• Potential for enhanced food security amidst increasing climate challenges.

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CORONA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced its GrowPods can be used to grow food in areas prone to extreme weather or damaged by floods, hurricanes, and fires.

GrowPods are portable, automated indoor micro-farms that can be placed virtually anywhere. The controlled environment inside a GrowPod allows cultivation of a variety of leafy greens and vegetables, without pesticides, herbicides or harmful chemicals.

Food grown in a GrowPod is "better than organic" – clean, healthy, and nutritious. Additionally, GrowPods are delivered with virtually everything needed, so individuals, companies and non-profit organizations can have a robust organic farm up and running in just a matter of days.

GrowPods can also be used by licensed cannabis and hemp growers to produce robust yields and fast harvests.

A recent report stated that due to a convergence of events, many parts of the planet are now facing an "environmental holocaust."

According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this past August exceeded the record heat of the 1936 Dust Bowl Summer.

The organization states: "The number of billion-dollar drought events over the western-third of the U.S. have rapidly increased... Weather, water and climate events cause an average of $15 billion in damage per year."

Accordingly, it's time to start taking a closer look at new approaches to farming that are less impacted by climate changes and weather conditions.

"We believe that GrowPods can be part of the solution to our changing global environment, and improve our food chain by locating clean cultivation centers nearer to points of consumption," said Douglas Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies. "As traditional farming becomes more stressed by environmental pressures, GrowPods can provide additional means to grow ultra clean crops, almost anywhere."

For information, contact:

Advanced Container Technologies
(951) 381-2555
www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com.

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SOURCE Advanced Container Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What are <b>GrowPods</b> and how do they work?

GrowPods are portable, automated indoor micro-farms that provide a controlled environment for growing food, enabling cultivation without pesticides or harmful chemicals.

How do <b>GrowPods</b> help in areas affected by extreme weather?

GrowPods are designed to be used in regions experiencing floods, hurricanes, or fires, providing a reliable method of food production despite adverse conditions.

What benefits do <b>GrowPods</b> offer compared to traditional farming?

GrowPods allow for clean, organic cultivation closer to points of consumption and can be set up quickly, making them ideal for areas facing food security challenges.

What is the average annual damage caused by weather-related events?

According to NOAA, weather, water, and climate events cause an average of $15 billion in damage each year.

When was the announcement about <b>GrowPods</b> made?

The announcement regarding GrowPods was made on September 14, 2021.