Our story
Our story began in the fall of 2017 with our founder, Martine Laforest, who combined two of her passions: aquarium keeping and gardening. Over the years, Martine developed several prototypes of different sizes and capacities, testing various vegetables and fruits at her home. Her dream was to create a larger residential aquaponics garden, harmonious with the design of our homes. Thus, Onuà World was born, with our very first smart aquaponics garden.
The Origin and Meaning of Onuà World
The name "Onuà World" originates from the Hawaiian word "Honua," which signifies the Earth in its entirety. For aesthetic reasons, the "H" was removed, thus giving birth to Onuà. "Onuà World" symbolizes our responsibility to the planet and our belief that every action matters for a better world.
The founder
The founder, Martine Laforest, is a French-Canadian businesswoman with over 30 years of experience. She has worked with major international corporations, all in the manufacturing field. She has founded several businesses and assisted others. Creative, generous at heart, self-taught, and passionate about the well-being of humans and nature, she wants to contribute in her own way to preserving our beautiful Earth for future generations.
The values that guide Onuà World are as follows:
Creativity at all levels: design, innovation and even our business model, Prioritizing the environment in our choice of materials by favoring recycled, recyclable, and eco-friendly options, Respecting the benefits of a healthy and organic diet without chemicals or processing, our Passion for the well-being of both humans and nature, and our Commitment to mobilizing a large number of the planet's inhabitants towards food self-sufficiency.
