In March 2020, WIPO GREEN launched its new interview series Women in Green. In these articles we ask female innovators and green entrepreneurs about their inventions, the development of their business, and their experiences in the eco-friendly technology and innovation field.
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Maribel Zamata from Peru began exploring various composting techniques, driven by her belief in the value of organic waste as a resource rather than trash. As her innovation expanded in both scope and potential, she realized the need to protect her intellectual property. In 2023, with the support of WIPO’s Inventor Assistance Program, Maribel secured a patent in Peru for her compost bin, designed to minimize foul odors.
Climate friendly menstrual hygiene management, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, energy harnessed from the sun – the sky’s the limit when women innovate. However, statistics at WIPO reveal that only 16.5% of named patent applications come from women.
Amid growing climate concerns and energy price hikes, there is growing interest in renewables to meet out energy needs. A pioneering technology developed by Israeli company, Eco Wave Power, which harnesses the power of the waves to generate electricity, offers a promising new source of affordable, clean energy.