ECO VIVA

                           What is ECO-VIVA?

What is ECO-VIVA?

EV is a company that emerged from the idea of improving the quality of life and protecting the ecosystem.

The first function of the company is the production of biological health foods and the application of advanced technology in fish farming ,  aquaponics system known worldwide and is becoming increasingly applicable in developed countries  USA, JAPAN, CHINA, ISRAEL, INDIA, AUSTRALIA and many other areas regardless of climatic conditions. It can be freely said that aquaponics is a future in food production. Furthermore, in cooperation with the local community, the company will deal with the introduction of new technologies for the improvement of agriculture , using its aquaponics system as a research laboratory for seed production, fish breeding and various edible and medicinal herbs.

In the development plan of the company, the next two years in several stages, the development of business activity is envisaged: marketing and PR, rural ecological tourism, ecological art colony closely related to local cultural resources, organisation of seminars and networking with other similar organisations dealing with ecological principles around the world.

 

Company development plan:

 

1. Aquaponics

2. New technologies and development centre

3. Marketing and PR center

4. Ecological tourism (construction of bungalows)

5. Ecological-art colony with exhibition, conference space and equipped work    ateliers.

6. Raising domestic animals and animal feed for non-commercial purposes.

 

 

1. Aquaponics

   Eco-Viva aquaponics system is a vertical system based on an area of 300m2 with the capacity of 85OO plants, 8,000 l of water, 200kg of fish (Tilapia or Koi) Production volume 50t / year.

Aquaponics is a system for growing fish and plants together in a mutually beneficial cycle. Fish produce wastes that are converted into nitrates and ammonia that are not good for fish if they are converted too much, but are necessary for plants. Plants dry up these nutrients, they clean water that is good for fish. Many cultures used this cycle to improve crops and feed fish as an additional source of food. Rice fields in China and Thailand have used aquaponic techniques for years. The Aztecs developed a system for building floating islands for plants such as corn. The fish is widespread around the island, leaving them to the bottom of the lake where they could gather to fertilise the plants.

Modern aquaponics is a bit more high-tech, but it is still an effective and environmentally friendly way to produce food. Fish are kept in large containers and plants are hydroponic and no ground. They are planted in the bed and their roots are more in the water. Water is carried through the system, so it collects "waste" from the fish; Then it is pumped onto plant beds, where the plants naturally filter them and can return to fish tanks. Unlike traditional breeding methods, no chemical fertilisers are required for plants: they all come from fish waste. It also has a tendency to be organic, because the use of pesticides would be harmful to fish.

In order to maintain a symbiotic relationship between plants and fish, natural methods such as traps, physical barriers and biological control (such as parasitic sharps / bubbles, for the control of white flies / leaf ears) should be used to combat pests.

 

Economic sustainability

Aquaponics offers a varied and stable polycultural system that allows farmers to grow vegetables and raise fish at the same time. Two sources of income, farmers can continue to earn even if the market of fish or plants passes through a low cycle. The flexibility of the aquaponic system allows for the growth of a large number of crops, including usually vegetables, herbs, flowers and aquatic foods for a wide variety of consumers. Herbs, lettuce and specialty cabbage, such as basil or spinach, are especially suitable for aqua -on systems due to low nutritional needs. For an increasing number of environmentally conscious consumers, products from aquaponic systems are organic and free of pesticides, and also leave a small ecological footprint. Aquaponic systems are additionally economically efficient due to low water consumption, efficiency of nutrients and the needs of a small area for work. Since no soil is needed and only a little water is needed, aquaponic systems can be installed in areas that have traditionally poor soil quality or contaminated water. More importantly, aquaponic systems are usually free of weeds, pests and diseases that would affect the soil, enabling them to consistently and quickly produce high quality crops for sale.

Work

The five main entrances to the system are water, oxygen, light, animal feed and electricity for pumping, filtering and oxygenation of water. In terms of output, the aquaponics system can continuously supply plants such as vegetables grown in hydroponics, and edible aquatic species raised in aquaculture 365 days a year.

 

New Technology and Development Centre

 

Eco-Viva has plans in addition to aquaponics technology, to develop self-sustaining energy independence,

Using solar, air, acid energy to supply electricity, heating and cooling water, and drinking water. The plan is to establish groups of interested craftsmen and experts in this field and network them with professionals from all over the world. These technologies would be for the purpose of promoting the agrarian sector

and small farms. Eco-Viva has to do with experts from academies who would be invited to visit our centre to hold seminars and professional support to all interested parties.

 

Marketing and PR center

 

This centre includes: Internet sales and procurement needed for the work of Eco-Viva Centre, advertising of products and semi-products from their own production and local community, Cooperative Vinodol.

The centre would be equipped with equipment for recording advertising spots and documentary attachments thematically focused on healthy food, gardening, cattle breeding, ecology, environmental protection in the Vinodol region. The centre would also have its own YouTube channel and Vimeo site

There is also a small local market for the free sale of local products in cooperation with the local cooperative.

 

Ecological tourism (construction of bungalows)

 

Considering that rural tourism is a worldwide trend, Eco-Viva wants to expand its business in this segment as well. The ideal combination of tourism with organic food production. An increasing number of tourists in the world are opting for a holiday and staying in the natural environment. Eco-viva has made several conceptual solutions for staying and guests. All remedies are carefully designed in accordance with environmental guidelines, using existing local resources for building them (stone, wood, clay, etc.)

The facilities would have 30-50m2 and would be fully equipped for a comfortable stay.

Programs are planned for children and adults, art and nature, excursions to forests and mountains in the region, health food preparation courses, bio-cosmetic courses from local resources (plants, fruits). Natural swimming pools are also planned, such as small lakes in which water is cleansed with the aid of aquatic plants and biological filters. Such pools are characterised by low water consumption and minimal energy consumption for an electric pump, they are easy to maintain.

Eco-Viva will take care of the design and architecture of all facilities taking into account the cultural and architectural foundations of the Vinodol region in cooperation with local builders and architects.

 

Ecological-art colony with exhibition, conference space and equipped studio

 

Eco-Viva art centre is conceived as an object of studio - gallery with various contents.

The Art Centre would promote the promotion of artworks, folklore, and music from the region.

As part of the studio, art colonies would be organised with artists from around the world who create from natural resources and who would create their creations on the spot and leave them in the gallery of our centre.

The exhibits would be auctioned and all revenues would be paid to the Eco-Viva Foundation for the economically endangered inhabitants of Vinodol. In addition to this, the centre would organise courses in art, handicrafts, music, etc. Within this centre, there would be a Marketing and PR promotion centre.

 

Breeding of domestic animals and animal feed for non-commercial purposes.

 

For the functioning of the aquaponics system, a small amount of animal-based fertiliser is required for growing seed nurseries and fish foods. The most common for this purpose are chickens, ducks, goats of sheep and other domestic animals that would be located on a farm of small size 4-6 goats and 20 coconuts, possibly a pair of donkeys and pony horses. These animals would also be an attraction for visitors and children. Animals would be ecologically grown and would live in optimal conditions to natural death. Eggs and milk would be used

For the production of Bio Food. For animals, adequate facilities are foreseen. Small land areas would be used for growing corn, pumpkin, sunflower for animal food.