surprise announcement of the finalists

Prince William has posted a new Earthshot Prize video on his official Twitter account. The short clip shows the Prince of Wales walking through a garden while filming himself with his smartphone. A video-selfie with which he previewed the names of the 15 finalists for the second edition of the prize.

Inaugurated last year, the Earthshot is a prize awarded to innovative ideas for the environment. In the end, only five winners will be chosen from all the projects, which will be announced in Boston next month. For the occasion, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton will fly to the United States of America.

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Each of the five winners will receive a prize of £1 million, which is to be used for the development of environmental protection projects. Revealing the names of the finalists, the Prince of Wales said he had “many reasons to be optimistic” about the future of the planet.

Prince William reveals the names of the finalists for the next Earthshot Prize

The Artshot Prize is for scientists and inventors around the world, who dedicate their ideas to saving the environment. Prince William said in his message: “They are devoting time, energy and talent to bold solutions with the power not only to solve our planet’s greatest environmental challenges, but also to create healthier communities. , more prosperous and more sustainable for future generations”.

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Among the 15 finalists, the idea of ​​the Great Bubble Barrier from the Netherlands immediately caught the attention of the media. This is a machine that pumps air through a perforated tube to create a system capable of bringing all the plastic to the surface. An ingenious system that could help with waste collection. The UK is participating with a London start-up, Notpla Hard Material, which produces packaging made from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastics. Among the other finalists, the idea of ​​an ecological stove stands out, as does that of leather made with dried flowers.

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Unlike last year, an Italian exhibitor is missing among the finalists announced by Prince William in this edition. However, as in the previous edition, one project per category will be rewarded: protection and restoration of nature; clean our air; revive our oceans; building a world without waste; fix our climate. The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected in Boston, the hometown of President John F. Kennedy, who inspired the Prince to launch the idea.