Happy Earth Day!
EARTH DAY 2025 - Renewable Energy
April is always a special time at Sweet Farm, with our rescued animals excited for the return of lush grass, planting season hitting full swing, and the excitement that our garden will soon be churning out delicious veggies for all. But this April brings an extra buzz of excitement as this year’s Earth Day focus is “Our Power, Our Planet” — a call to harness renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all; a cause that’s deeply rooted in our mission to create a more compassionate and climate-friendly world.
The Power of Sustainable Energy
This Earth Day (April 22nd), we’re celebrating the clean, renewable solutions powering our future. From solar panels to wind turbines and innovative green tech, sustainable energy is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and protect animals and people alike. At Sweet Farm, we believe that building a kinder, greener world starts with everyday choices—and clean energy is an important one.
Through our Technology Program, we’re supporting many startups that are working to create climate-friendly technologies, including multiple startups focused specifically on clean energy. Read about a few of them below!
Airbuild: Harnessing Algae for a Greener Future
Airbuild is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, developing modular biopanels that integrate microalgae cultivation with solar energy generation and water filtration. Each panel is remarkably efficient, sequestering more carbon dioxide than 15 trees, while simultaneously producing renewable energy and purifying water by removing organic contaminants and excess nutrients. At Sweet Farm, we support Airbuild through mentorship, strategic advising, and network facilitation. Our collaboration aims to pilot Airbuild's technology on-site, providing real-world data to enhance its readiness for broader market deployment. This partnership exemplifies our dedication to integrating cutting-edge, nature-based solutions into sustainable agriculture.
SolarSteam: Revolutionizing Industrial Heating with Solar Power
SolarSteam is transforming the industrial heating landscape with its proprietary concentrated solar technology. Utilizing lightweight curved mirrors within a transparent enclosure, their system concentrates sunlight onto a receiver, efficiently heating fluids to produce steam or hot water for various applications, including agriculture and district heating. Our collaboration with SolarSteam involves mentorship and market identification, with aspirations to implement their system for greenhouse heating at Sweet Farm.
How You Can Join In
You don’t need a solar array to make a difference! Here are a few easy ways to support sustainable energy this month:
Switch to a green energy provider or explore community solar programs.
Reduce energy use by unplugging devices and switching to LEDs.
Support local farms and businesses that use renewable energy.
Join Sweet Farm's Giving Community—your support helps us scale climate solutions and animal care initiatives powered by clean energy.
SUSTAINABLE HOME SPOTLIGHT: Wax Wraps
Unlike plastic wrap, which requires petroleum extraction and a LOT of energy to produce, is only usable once, and ends its life in a landfill, wax wraps are reusable, all natural, and compostable. They can be used to preserve leftovers, produce, plant-based cheeses, breads, and of course herbs fresh from the garden!
