THE PIONEERS
Michel Smit
Rotterdam - Netherlands
I turn your dance moves into kilowatts
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How to educate young people about environmental issues when you love the nightlife? This former clubber decided to create a sustainable dance floor. His invention allows dancers to produce the electricity that will light up the club. For Michel, it’s more than worth the effort!
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