With the growing demand for organic food production, more and more people are looking at sustainable models that will produce a high yield without necessarily having to farm a large acreage. One of the most popular methods is called aquaponics. Aquaponics is the cultivation of fish and plants together in a constructed, re-circulating ecosystem utilizing natural bacterial cycles to convert fish wastes to plant nutrients. So, what is involved aquaponics gardening and how does it work?
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Smartcool Systems: The Power Of Innovation For Energy Conservation
When businesses operate sustainably, it benefits everyone. Reducing energy consumption will reduce operating, manufacturing and consumption costs thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, as energy prices soar along with rising atmospheric temperatures, energy efficiency is something we can no longer ignore. Businesses, especially, must find ways to reduce the amount of energy used without reducing quality. This is no easy task because with the current economic climate many producers, manufacturers and retailers are already working with small margins. It is a competition that could mean the end of a business if the wrong decision is made.
Creating an energy-efficient business does not mean that you have to dispose of all existing equipment. To invest in equipment that may or may not be worth the money is risky and would also contribute to the landfills which is not very eco-friendly.
Celebrities & Leaders Partner with Animal Care & Control Fundraiser for NYC’s Shelter Animals February 5th
LORENZO BORGHESE, JENNIFER JABLOW, LAUREN GRAFER, GORDON VON BROCK, KAREN BIEHL, GREGG OEHLER, MONICA BREILAND, BRANT FAIRBANKS STEAD & KATRINA SZISH, LI JING, JESSE COLE, ANDY FRANKENBERGER and DELPHINE LINCY in partnership with ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL cordially invite you to a cocktail reception to help raise funds for New York City’s shelter animals.