What is Aquaponics? Learn about E-Fishent Greens and what we are doing to increase to unify communities while promoting sustainability!

1. What Is
Aquaponics?
LINK HERE *Start at 42 seconds end
at 4:02 *
The Combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics
Fish produce high levels of organic nutrients for the plants to transpire though
their roots and leaves. While the plants are absorbing nutrients, they are
also cleaning the water. The plants help to balance this ecosystem, keeping the
water quality at its highest potential. creating microbes, high-
quality purification, and a healthy environment to thrive in.

2. Environmental
Benefits Water usage reduced up to 99%
 Plants & added Filtration clean
water to be recycled
 Reduce meat consumption and
the detrimental impacts this has on
our environment
 No Tillage or deforestation of land
required for farming practices
 REDUCED EMISSIONS
FROM FARMING EQUIPMENT and
product transportation
 No Chemical runoff from pesticides
and herbicides
Sanitation
SustainabilityNutrition
Education

3. Energy Usage
 Eventually our energy needs
will be provided by a
renewable source (solar)
 Our plants receive sunlight and
supplemental LEd lighting
(Decided by weather and cloud
coverage)
 Leds Use 75% less energy and
last 25x longer than
incandescent lights
 Additionally LEDs have
Customized wavelengths
which improve plant growth
(Plants require different
wavelengths of light at
different stages of growth)

4.  Health Benefits
Fish provide numerous vitamins, minerals, and nutritional benefits
to humans
Our fish vs other Fish
 Clean controlled Water Quality
 Nutrient Rich diet
 Sustainability
Does not Negatively impact natural Marine life
Reduce meat consumption and increase fish Consumption (Meat
production can be detrimental to the Enviromint)
1lb Food= 1lb Fish
*WE WILL BE FOCUSING OUR RESOURCES ON RAISING TILAPIA
Fish

5. Fresh Produce!
 We use No Pesticides or Herbicides
 Enormous Health Benefits from Fruits and Vegetables
 Current Lack of nutrition nationally/Internationally
 Increase Quality and quantity of production
 Direct producer to consumer relationship
 We will be focusing on producing Lettuce

6. E-fishent Greens is committed to
promoting aquaponics and involving
individuals in the future of Agriculture. We
work within communities with local
businesses, residence and students to
educate and promote a
healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Through
interactive learning we teach individuals
the importance of sustainable businesses
with regard to their carbon footprint and
production methods.

7. Interested In Joining?
We are always looking for new members and encourage you Join! help contribute toward our effort to
make a pivotal change in food production and communal interaction. We want to increase connection
between individuals and promote a SUSTAINABLE, positively balanced life style with organically grown fish
and produce every step of the way. We are made up of csb/sju students from all majors and classes and
would greatly value your personal perspective, contribution and company on this exciting journey.
Please email mlyons001@csbsju.edu for more information! Our complete application form will be
functional and accessible on this page soon!