GrowPods from ACTX Can Help Reduce Environmental Impact of Conventional Farming

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Advanced Container Technologies (ACTX) has announced that its GrowPods, a form of Controlled Environment Farms, can significantly lower the environmental impact of traditional agriculture. A report highlights the ability of hydroponic systems to enhance food system transformation by minimizing land use and reducing footprints. GrowPods can provide fresh produce year-round without pesticides, meeting consumer demand for high-quality vegetables. Endorsements from major retailers indicate a growing trend towards indoor agriculture, positioning ACTX for potential market growth.

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• GrowPods provide year-round access to fresh, nutritious food.
• Reduce environmental impact compared to traditional farming.
• Endorsed by major retailers indicating market acceptance.
• Capable of producing enhanced nutritional profiles through controlled variables.

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• None.

Controlled environment farms can provide a variety of benefits, including better nutritional values and elimination of pesticides and herbicides

CORONA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), said that GrowPods – the company's unique Controlled Environment Farms – can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional farming.

According to a new report republished in Science Direct, "hydroponic closed-environment agriculture could play a role in positive food system transformation, reducing environmental footprints, sparing land, and potentially helping to reconnect consumers with producers."

Better Nutritional Value

The research also found, "a valuable aspect of CEA farms is their ability to produce plants with certain desired nutritional profiles." This is accomplished through controlling lighting wavelength, temperature, and nutrient levels.

Cornell University reports consumers increasingly want fresh, high-quality vegetables free of pesticides and agricultural chemicals. However, in many regions of the United States, climate makes it impossible to meet this need year-round, so food is often shipped from far away. However, "when fresh produce is transported great distances there can be a significant loss of quality," according to the University. The solution, they suggest, is in "well-managed, local CEA operations that can provide fresh produce of high quality and free of agriculture chemicals."

Endorsed by Retailing Giants

According to Forbes, when you shop at Walmart, Whole Foods and Target, you probably assume the greens you buy are grown on sprawling outdoor farms. "The reality, however, is that large volumes of greens also are being grown indoors," the publication reports. "CEA, or controlled environmental agriculture, is catching on and coming of age as growing indoors increases in popularity."

Doug Heldoorn, CEO of ACTX, said GrowPods are transportable and scalable, so fresh, nutritious food can now be available on a consistent basis virtually anywhere in the nation.

"GrowPods allow grocers, businesses, non-profits, and big box retailers the means to grow healthy food, year-round," he said. "They return local control and improve quality."

For information on GrowPods, or for a free quote on obtaining a CEA system, call (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.AdvancedContainerTechnologies.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of U.S. Securities Acts. Forward-Looking Statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results can differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. ACTX undertakes no duty to update information in this release except as required.

 

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SOURCE Advanced Container Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What are GrowPods by Advanced Container Technologies (ACTX)?

GrowPods are portable, scalable Controlled Environment Farms designed to provide fresh produce year-round.

How do GrowPods impact the environment?

GrowPods help reduce the environmental footprint of conventional farming by utilizing hydroponic technology.

What retailers endorse ACTX's GrowPods?

Retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, and Target are mentioned as endorsers of Controlled Environment Agriculture.

What nutritional benefits do GrowPods offer?

GrowPods can produce plants with specific nutritional profiles by controlling lighting, temperature, and nutrients.

When was the press release by ACTX published?

The press release was published on December 7, 2022.