Growing Underground

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Repurposing WWII air raid tunnels beneath the streets of London to sustainably grow herbs and leafy greens, saving energy and water.

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Growing Underground (GU) is a commercial urban farm located 33 meters under the streets of Clapham, London in a converted WWII air raid shelter. GU utilizes the latest LED lighting and hydroponic growing systems to sustainably grow fresh herbs and salad greens year-round. Committed to reducing their carbon impact, GU's growing methods are powered by renewable energy sources and use 70 percent less water than traditional farming methods. Supplying local food service, retail, and farmers' markets, GU reduces the need to import crops and minimizes wasted energy from long-distance food transport. By staying local, GU's fresh produce is supplied in less time, reducing waste and most importantly, maximizing taste.

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June 20, 2018

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July 29, 2020

Startup pioneers of the post-pandemic world: your winners

The nominations are in! Sifted has selected over standout 80 European founders and companies shaping the post-pandemic world. Unreasonable Ventures OLIO and Growing Underground made the...

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August 12, 2019

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March 11, 2019

Investors develop a taste for radical thinking on food

“The future of food is being completely reimagined right now with a sustainable lens — and it’s going to be wildly disruptive,” says Daniel Epstein, chief executive and founder of Unreasonable...

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February 9, 2019

Can 'agritecture' make cities self-sufficient? – in pictures

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