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:
Innovative and Sustainable Creativity: We create innovative and sustainable solutions by combining creativity, design, and technology to inspire positive change. Environmental Responsibility: We select recycled, recyclable, and eco-friendly materials to reduce our ecological footprint. Community Engagement and Education: We educate future generations on sustainability by providing aquaponic gardens to public schools to encourage hands-on learning. Sharing and Amplifying Impact: We collaborate with businesses and schools to spread the message of sustainability and amplify our collective impact.
