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At Pinovo, we have been working to put the issue of Paint Microplastic Pollution, and Pinovo's solution, "on the agenda", because #PaintIsPlastic! This podcast interview with Renita Kalhorn tells the story of how we shone a light on the issue, and about the great support we have received for our mission from Katapult Ocean and UpLink - World Economic Forum 💪 🙏 . Renita Kalhorn's Post Here’s something you probably didn’t know: Nearly 2 million tons of microplastic end up in our oceans every year. Not from water bottles or grocery bags … from paint. Think about it: Every massive structure in the ocean — oil rigs, wind turbines, bridges — needs regular repainting to prevent rust. When workers blast off the old paint, guess where it goes? Straight into the water. And those tiny paint particles are actually one of the biggest sources of ocean microplastic pollution. Norwegian startup Pinovo wants to change that. They’ve designed a sophisticated vacuum that catches old paint particles before they can fall into the ocean. In the latest episode of The High-EQ Founder, Pinovo’s chairman and co-founder, Declan Mc Adams and I talk about: → Why Pinovo decided to pivot and go all in on preventing microplastic pollution. → How relying too heavily on one well-paying client was a wake-up call and pushed them to see sustainability as a golden opportunity. → Why they took initiative to invest in scientific research to highlight the problem when industry players weren’t stepping up → How being prepared for opportunity led to a seat at the table with big brands and NGOs like the World Economic Forum. Links to listen here: https://renitakalhorn.substack.com/p/pivoting-from-industrial-service 
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Pinovo and Aker Solutions bring Clean Fabric Maintenance Technology to the Wind Energy Industry.11/8/2024 Pinovo and Aker Solutions are bringing Clean 💪 Fabric Maintenance Technology to the Wind Energy ⚡ Industry at Stord in Norway. 🙌 In recent months, Pinovo has been engaged on a project on the Aker Solutions East Anglia HVDC Platform 👇 . This Platform is a crucial part of offshore wind farms, converting AC generated by the wind turbines to DC, before the current is sent to shore for use in the national grid. The HVDC platform was built in Romania for the ScottishPower Renewables East Anglia THREE wind farm off the UK coast. At its Stord Yard, Aker Solutions is installing the HVDC equipment, and completing construction of the converter station. As part of this work, Aker Solutions chose Pinovo's technology for Clean Fabric Maintenance thanks to a combination of its industrial and sustainability advantages 💪 No need for the expensive scaffolding and sheeting 💪 Other operations can run beside our equipment, and no shut down required 💪 Our equipment is #ATEX certified, so it can operate in explosive environments 💰 Pinovo’s solution is 33% less expensive than the traditional surface treatment methods for spot blasting. On top of all of that, 🌊 We stop Paint Microplastic Emissions at source, preventing them from entering the Environment, and most often, the Ocean. ♻️ And, because we recycle and reuse the blasting grit at least 20 times, grit usage is up to 80% lower compared to open grit blasting. A big thanks to Aker Solutions for your vote of confidence in Pinovo's Clean Blasting Technology 🙏 , and for leading the way in sustainable fabric maintenance 👏 . Pinovo - Clean Blasting Technology that Stops Paint Microplastics to Protect Ocean Health  |
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