Winners / 2026

Starcrush

By: STAR’s Tech
Bronze

Master Category:

Award Category: Energy & Climate Resiliency

Award Sub-Category: Waste-to-Value Material Systems

STAR’s Tech upcycles invasive starfish into the first carbon-negative de-icer, offering a sustainable alternative to salt- and chemical-based products that corrode infrastructure and harm ecosystems. We also convert starfish into bioactive skincare ingredients and fertilizer, advancing circularity across industries.

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