Pitch
The Research Institute of Permaculture Design and Ecology of Mauritius (RIPE Mauritius) comprises of a demonstration site, permaculture farm, learning center, incubator, zero waste & organic lifestyle shop and organic seed bank. We create youth employment and empowerment in permaculture design and ecology while manufacturing high quality GMO-free, chemical-free organic food, materials and products. RIPE Mauritius has currently designed an 100% organic, GMO-free, chemical-free, compostable ecological disposable cup which turns into a fruit tree or a nitrogen fixer upon disposal ” the RIPE Cup”.