Sustainable development

Pest insects pose a significant threat to global agricultural production, destroying a substantial amount of crops each year and causing considerable food losses. In the context of a growing global population, this reduction in production places increased pressure on available food resources. Indeed, decreased food availability heightens the risk of malnutrition and hunger, particularly in vulnerable regions.

How BIO Snare Contributes to Food Security:

By providing an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to combat pest insects, BIO Snare ensures food protection while preserving the environment. This means:

• Reduction of Food Losses: BIO Snare directly helps preserve crops by capturing pest insects. This allows farmers to optimize their production and ensure greater food availability. Additionally, BIO Snare also contributes to limiting the daily loss of nutrients that we all face in our households, thereby enhancing overall food security.
• Preserving Agriculture: Early detection of infestations leads to better crop preservation and reduced losses, which strengthens long-term food security, especially in regions where agricultural populations are vulnerable to environmental or economic disruptions. In summary, by combating pest insects, BIO Snare directly contributes to protecting agriculture and reducing food losses, which is crucial in the fight against hunger in a world with a rapidly growing population.

The BIO Snare project aims to reduce public health risks, particularly concerning exposure to pesticides and chemicals.
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness and scientific evidence confirming the harmful consequences of pesticides on health both for farmers and consumers. Several organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), have highlighted the dangers associated with substances like glyphosate, which is commonly used in agriculture. Additionally, neonicotinoids, fipronil, and pyrethroids are household insecticides that pose similar risks. By providing a solution like BIO Snare, we address these concerns by offering an alternative that protects individual health.
Several studies have revealed the influence of pesticides and chemicals on the development of serious illnesses, such as:

• Cancers: The frequent use of certain pesticides has been associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly among farmers, agricultural workers, and residents of treated areas.
• Neurological Issues: Pesticides can also lead to neurological and respiratory problems, as well as disrupt the immune system, especially in children and pregnant women.

How BIO Snare Contributes to Health and Well-Being:

• Minimizing Exposure to Toxic Substances: By replacing pesticides with a biodegradable and eco-friendly solution, BIO Snare eliminates one of the main sources of chemical pollutants in agriculture. This not only protects the health of farmers, who are often the most vulnerable, but also that of consumers by reducing chemical residues in food products.
• Prevention of Pesticide-Related Illnesses: By eliminating the use of chemical substances, BIO Snare plays a key role in preventing the onset of cancers and other diseases caused by chronic pesticide exposure. Reducing these risks is crucial at a time when more and more studies confirm the connection between these substances and major public health issues.
• Preservation of Ecosystems: By reducing the presence of chemical substances in the environment, BIO Snare helps maintain healthier ecosystems, which can indirectly protect human health, particularly by safeguarding water and soil quality. In a One Health vision BIO Snare's great advantage is that it selectively captures harmful insects, thus preserving the insects that provide ecosystem services to mankind.

This goal aims to establish sustainable consumption and production patterns to reduce the environmental impact of human activities. It encourages efficient use of resources, waste reduction, and the implementation of more environmentally friendly production processes. BIO Snare, as a biodegradable trap, offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods, which are often based on non-renewable materials and toxic substances.

Waste Reduction Throughout the Life Cycle

Plastic-based products or those containing chemical components often leave a significant environmental footprint after use, with waste that lingers in the environment. With BIO Snare: The materials are compostable and naturally decompose, drastically reducing the amount of waste generated after use.

Preservation of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

The chemicals and plastics used in conventional traps can severely harm biodiversity by contaminating soil, water, and affecting non-target species. BIO Snare, as a natural and biodegradable product, helps to:

• Protecting Ecosystems: By avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, BIO Snare preserves soil and water quality, which is essential for maintaining biodiversity.
• Promoting a Healthier Environment: By using natural materials, BIO Snare reduces the impact on surrounding species, protecting non-harmful insects and other animals, while also limiting the negative side effects of toxic products on wildlife.
• Promoting a Healthier Environment: By using natural materials, BIO Snare reduces the impact on surrounding species, protecting non-harmful insects, the insects that provide ecosystem services to mankind, and other animals, while also limiting the negative side effects of toxic products on wildlife.

Plastic, which is widely used in commercial products such as insect traps is made from hydrocarbons, resulting in significant CO2 emissions throughout its life cycle (production, use, degradation). Plastics, and especially microplastics, cause irreversible environmental pollution as they accumulate in soils, ocean.
The intensive use of plastics in current insect pest control systems exacerbates climate change issues because:

• Plastic Production Relies on Fossil Fuels: The manufacturing of plastic is based on fossil fuels, leading to direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Improperly Managed Plastic Waste: Plastic waste, often poorly managed, ends up in ecosystems where it continues to release greenhouse gases in the form of microplastics or persistent pollution.



How BIO Snare Addresses Climate Change:

BIO Snare, as a biodegradable and bio-based trap, is an excellent example of an eco-friendly solution that helps mitigate the effects of climate change in several ways:

• Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Related to Plastic Production: By substituting plastic materials with 100% natural and biodegradable materials, BIO Snare avoids the production of hydrocarbons, which helps reduce CO2 emissions associated with the production, transportation, and disposal of plastics.
• Preventing the Depletion of Non-Renewable Resources: By using renewable materials, BIO Snare contributes to a more sustainable use of planetary resources. This supports initiatives aimed at decarbonizing the economy and mitigating the impacts of climate change.