Healthy aquatic ecosystems with ‘The Cork Floating Island’®

Country in which the innovation is available:

Portugal

Name of the innovation:

Healthy aquatic ecosystems with ‘The Cork Floating Island’®

Innovator:

Bluemater

CRT Category:

Water

What is this innovation about?

The Cork Floating Island® is a modular floating platform made from sustainable cork, designed for bioremediation of aquatic environments. These islands support plant growth on water surfaces, helping to restore and maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity. They offer low maintenance costs, high durability, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

What’s in it for a tourism SME?

The Cork Floating Island® can be appealing for tourism SMEs as it enhances the natural beauty and the biodiversity of ponds, canals, rivers and lakes at resorts, campsites, eco-parks, etc. Additionally, it can improve water quality and provide a unique habitat for wildlife, making the location more appealing for eco-tourism and educational tours.

Consider that:

The installation of Cork Floating Island® requires minimal maintenance and offers high durability. It can improve the environmental footprint of a tourism facility, aligning with global trends toward sustainability and green innovation.

Keywords:

Bioremediation, Biodiversity, Aquatic Ecosystems, Eco-Friendly, Water Quality

Innovator’s website:

https://www.bluemater.com/equipment/cork-floating-island/

Other sources and copyrights:

N/A

Disclaimer

*This post includes information publicly available online between March and October 2024. Some text is directly quoted from sources (see ‘Innovator’s website’ & ‘Sources and Copyrights’), while other parts are summarized or paraphrased and may not fully reflect the original intent. Online information and data may have changed or been removed since collection. Please always verify the most updated and accurate version of the innovator’s website and/or get in touch with the innovator for more and accurate information.
** This post shares insights on behalf of the Cross-Re-Tour EU-funded project. It is intended as a source of inspiration for tourism businesses interested in green and digital innovation. However, it does not guarantee that the mentioned innovation will be fully or partially eligible under the terms and conditions of the upcoming Call for Proposals within Cross-Re-Tour.