Aeroponic container farm lifecycle analysis

Aeroponics is a relatively underexplored technology in scientific literature and we are still at the beginning of understanding its true potential. This is exciting as leading developers of aeroponic technology, but it also means that there are few scientific studies researching the impact of aeroponics.

So, we’re thrilled to be able to share the publication of our research paper, “the role of aeroponic container farms in sustainable food systems.” The paper was published in the journal Science of the Total Environment by researchers from Brunel University London and LettUs Grow - including Jack Farmer (Chief Scientific Officer), Billy Rodgers (Growing Specialist) and Temi Odanye (Engineering Product Lead). 

The research paper explores the environmental credentials of our DROP & GROW container farms and their role in sustainable food systems. 

The key findings from the report are:

• Aeroponic container farm system generates 1.52 kg CO2eq./kg pea shoots using 2021 UK grid electricity.

• Energy source is critical to reduce most of the environmental impacts of aeroponics.

• Solar & wind power lowers greenhouse gas emissions of aeroponic container farms by up to 80%.

• Salads grown in a renewably powered DROP & GROW show lower greenhouse gases than salads imported from most of Europe.

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