Maramu Art SMART AQUAPONICS – Smart AquaPonics system

Welcome to Maramu Art Smart Aquaponics

Who we are?

- MaramuArt Smart AquaPonics - MASAP, a startup dedicated to providing organic products grown in an ecological environment.
- Our architecture is based on the Aquaponics system, which involves the cultivation of fish and plants together in a recirculating ecosystem. This system utilizes natural bacterial cycles to transform fish waste into plant food. We aim to grow all our products in an isolated and automated greenhouse, minimizing the reliance on climatic factors and avoiding the use of chemicals or pesticides.
- MASAP will also incorporate machine learning technology to support educational services for young farmers and the consumers. Furthermore, our system will utilize renewable energy sources, and partial shading of the greenhouse will be achieved through photovoltaic panels and geothermal.

What is Aqaponics?

- Aquaponics systems involve the growing of plants and the raising of fish with the help of beneficial bacteria.
- Aquaponics is the cultivation of fish and plants together in a constructed, recirculating ecosystem utilizing natural bacterial cycles to convert fish waste to plant nutrition.
- This is an environmentally friendly, natural food-growing method that harnesses the best attributes of aquaculture and hydroponics without the need to discard any water or filtrate or add chemical fertilizers.

Why Maramu Art & Aquaponics?

Problem?

The current challenge faced by restaurants and retail areas is the scarcity of certified organic products that are not reliant on climatic conditions. This lack of availability hampers their ability to consistently offer organic goods to their customers.

Solution.

MASAP presents a solution to this problem by providing a reliable source of organic products throughout the year. Through the implementation of aquaponics, MASAP is able to overcome the limitations posed by weather fluctuations and other climate-related factors. MASAP utilize only 5% of the water consumed by competing systems, accounting for evaporation and water quality improvement.

Environmental benefits.

MASAP presents a solution to this problem by providing a reliable source of organic products throughout the year. Through the implementation of aquaponics, MASAP is able to overcome the limitations posed by weather fluctuations and other climate-related factors. MASAP utilize only 5% of the water consumed by competing systems, accounting for evaporation and water quality improvement.

Cubic meters of water

Kilograms of fish per year

Organic greens per year

MASAP journey to Net Zero

In addition to the aforementioned benefits, MASAP is committed to achieving a net zero environmental impact. This is accomplished through two key initiatives: the utilization of photovoltaic panels for powering the aquaponics farm and the implementation of a circular architecture with less than 1% waste.

Renewable Energy

MASAP integrates photovoltaic panels, harnessing the power of the sun to generate clean electricity for its operations. By relying on renewable energy sources, MASAP reduces its reliance on fossil fuels and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. This approach aligns with the goal of achieving a net zero carbon footprint.

Renewable Enrgy

Circular Architecture and Waste Reduction

MASAP's circular architecture is designed to minimize waste generation. By adopting efficient systems and processes, MASAP ensures that less than 1% of the resources utilized within the aquaponics farm go to waste. This commitment to waste reduction significantly reduces the environmental impact and promotes a sustainable approach to food production. Through the incorporation of renewable energy sources and the implementation of a circular architecture with minimal waste, MASAP strives to be a net zero operation, effectively balancing its resource consumption with renewable energy generation and waste management.

Circular Architecture and Waste Reduction

The Impact

Cost reduction through offering quality, certified, and long-lasting products. Current rate of healthy eating in Romania is below 8%. MASAP aims to increase it to 10% by educating farmers and consumers and providing transparency.

Lack of environmental protection laws in indoor farming in Romania. MASAP aims for a net-zero system with a minimal CO2 footprint and no pollution of water, air, or soil.

99% of agriculture in Romania is climate-dependent. MASAP showcases a climate-neutral architecture with maximum 5% water consumption compared to current solutions.

High waste percentage in indoor agriculture in Europe. MASAP implements a circular architecture using waste to create organic compost, resulting in less than 1% waste.