Water Pearls

RHST Industry produces biodegradable beads that retain water in the soil rather than losing it through evaporation into the air. Agriculture consumes 70% of the planet's fresh water, of which around 40% escapes through evaporation, contributing significantly to global warming.
Thomas Gradek has spent years studying the superhydrophobic properties of lotus leaves to understand how these plants naturally repel water. It was this property that he was able to apply to WaterPearls to slow down water evaporation. Using pearls to create better irrigation conditions on the surface also helps to reduce the use of groundwater.

Thanks to WaterPearls, composed of sugars and organic ingredients, crop yields increase by 25%, while water consumption is reduced by 50%. This technology can also help reverse desertification, convert arid land into arable land and create carbon sinks.

Over 360 million WaterPearls have been sold for projects in five different countries, covering a surface area of 360,000 square feet. Thanks to the use of these WaterPearls, water savings of up to 10 million liters have been achieved. Since 2016, pilot projects have been underway in China, South Africa, Jordan, the United States and Canada. In addition, partnerships are currently underway with UC Davis and NAIT.