Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Ubuntoo GreenHouse?
An Ubuntoo GreenHouse is a unique platform and collaboration tool for organizations and groups of interested professionals to discover, learn about, evaluate, and partner with sustainability innovations. Greenhouses include solutions, news, and knowledge posts that are custom curated for a specific topic.
Using a combination of AI and human curation, Ubuntoo’s GreenHouse tool connects you with the relevant solutions that can solve your environmental challenge. Members can use their GreenHouse to:
- Discover insights that can accelerate the implementation of your sustainability goals.
- Receive access to best practices, new business models, and competitive intelligence, so you can remain ahead in your market.
- Discuss, vote, comment, and collaborate around knowledge with other members of your team.
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Several organizations that use Ubuntoo to solve environmental challenges have chosen to make their GreenHouses public so anyone interested can sign up and join the community. Sign up today to join (link to marketing page with public GHs.).
Request to Join
Several organizations that use Ubuntoo to solve their environmental challenges have chosen to make their GreenHouses private but visible for anyone interested in requesting access. Request to join today:
By Invitation
Several of our GreenHouses are privately owned and access is only available to our clients’ users by invitation. We also offer Single-Sign-On for easier accessibility and user experience at the client’s request. Does your organization own an Ubuntoo GreenHouse? Reach out to us at support@ubuntoo.com if you believe you need an invitation!
Do you invest in the solutions you list?
Do you conduct custom searches for solutions?
Yes. We have a global network that allows us to locate solutions based on a member’s specific needs at a fraction of the cost and time that it would take most organizations to do themselves. Please contact us at support@ubuntoo.com for more information about our Enterprise services or book a demo today!
How do I connect with other members in my GreenHouse?
Ubuntoo is a membership based collaborative knowledge platform. The platform has a number of features that, when enabled, allow users to vote and comment on content or post, view, and respond to comments and each other’s forum posts. You can tag other members using the @ sign, visit their LinkedIn from the members page, or directly send a private message to specific members using the forum feature.
How do I get in touch with a solution provider on Ubuntoo?
When a member finds a solution on our platform, they have the option to reach out to the solution provider directly for more information through their website or LinkedIn information or Ubuntoo can help facilitate an introductory call.
How can I recommend a solution to be listed on Ubuntoo?
You can recommend a solution from the top recommend button on the landing page of any GreenHouse where you are a member. If you are not eligible to join any GreenHouse, email us at support@ubuntoo.com with your recommendation.
I recommended a new solution, but I don’t see it on the website?
After a solution is nominated and accepted by our listing, it goes through our due diligence process, which includes contacting the solution creators and developing the solution profile on Ubuntoo. This process may take a few days. You will see the solution live in your GreenHouse once it is active.
Is providing my data to Ubuntoo safe?
Yes, we do not allow advertising by special interests or sell your data to third parties.
How are the solutions listed on Ubuntoo sourced?
Ubuntoo’s content team works tirelessly to extract, curate, and create solutions, news, knowledge, and events based on client briefs by sourcing 350 million data points from the web using AI + human expertise.
What criteria must be met for a solution to be listed on Ubuntoo?
We list innovative technologies and business models that have the potential to positively impact the environment. Our selection criteria include whether a solution can be scaled or replicated across geographies or industries. Any solution we list must have a commercially viable proposition, so that they can be scaled and sustained without relying on ongoing donations. We look for innovations that can benefit from visibility on a platform like Ubuntoo, so we focus on new technologies, processes, materials, or business models that have the potential to create or have created measurable positive impact on the planet.
What do I get for featuring my solution?
By featuring your solution on Ubuntoo, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Increased visibility: Your solution will be listed on our platform, making it more visible to potential clients who are searching for solutions to problems you solve. This means that whenever a client searches for a solution that matches what you offer, your solution will appear at the top of their search results.
- Greater access to business opportunities: When a client finds your solution on our platform, they will have the option to reach out to you directly for more information through your website or LinkedIn information or Ubuntoo will help facilitate an introductory call. This could lead to exciting new business opportunities for your organization, and potentially even partnerships with other companies.
- Credibility and recognition: Being featured on Ubuntoo will increase your credibility and recognition within your industry. Our platform is trusted by leading blue chip companies and institutions around the world, so being listed on our platform will give your organization added prestige and visibility.
How do I optimize my solution page?
At Ubuntoo, we take care of creating your solution page for you. Our team of research analysts, content editors, and AI tools work together to ensure that your page is fully optimized for maximum visibility and engagement.
However, if you would like to make any tweaks or updates to your page, we are happy to assist you. Simply reach out to us at support@ubuntoo.com with the changes you would like to make, and we will make those updates immediately.
In addition to having a fully optimized solution page, there are a few other tips you can keep in mind to further enhance your page’s effectiveness:
- Use high-quality images: Solution pages include a logo image and a feature image. Visual content is highly effective in capturing attention and conveying your solution’s value proposition. If we can access your high-quality images — either from your website or social media — that clearly showcase your solution’s benefits, we will make sure to feature those on your solution page.
- Highlight your unique selling proposition: Make sure to clearly articulate what sets your solution apart from others in the market. Highlight your unique selling proposition and the benefits that clients can expect when they work with you.
Is providing my data to Ubuntoo safe?
Yes, we do not allow advertising by special interests or sell your data to third parties.
How much does it cost to have a solution listed on Ubuntoo?
Solutions are listed on Ubuntoo for free. All solutions must meet our stringent review criteria and are listed on Ubuntoo based on their merit alone. Furthermore, a solution search on Ubuntoo returns results based solely on the relevance of the profile.
What due diligence have you done on your solutions?
Sustainability is a complex subject, and we don’t have all the answers – no one does. Instead, we do our best to surface viable solutions to enable scalable change. In doing so, we carefully review publicly available information about each solution that is listed on Ubuntoo. This includes websites, social media, news sources, scientific and academic publications, certifications and awards. And where required, opinions of experts. This process can take a week or longer, and despite our best efforts, errors of omission or commission are possible. That is where the wisdom of the crowd comes in. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, are highly knowledgeable, and we value their feedback. We also encourage our members to do their own in-depth due diligence before conducting business with any solution provider listed on our platform. Should you have any experience, positive or otherwise, with any of our solution providers, please give us feedback. You can also add your comment on that solution’s page, so that others can benefit from your experience.
How can I recommend a solution to be listed on Ubuntoo?
You can recommend a solution from the top recommend button on the landing page of any GreenHouse where you are a member. If you are not eligible to join any GreenHouse, email us at support@ubuntoo.com with your recommendation.
I recommended a new solution, but I don’t see it on the website?
After a solution is nominated and accepted by our listing, it goes through our due diligence process, which includes contacting the solution creators and developing the solution profile on Ubuntoo. This process may take a few days. You will see the solution live in your GreenHouse once it is active.
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