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Self-Sufficient Garden Systems

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Conceptual 'DUponix' Aquaponics System is for the Home

— January 27, 2021 — Eco
The conceptual 'DUponix' aquaponics system is a domestic take on the food production system that will provide users to keep it within their living space. The system was created in partnership between Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE IPL) and the Design and Arts Research Lab (LIDA IPL), and is capable of maintaining a self-sufficient functionality. This will allow the unit to be used by amateur or advanced users who would like to keep a bit of greenery in their living space along with aquatic fauna for an miniature ecosystem that supports itself.

The conceptual 'DUponix' aquaponics system is the design work of Marco Balsinha and maintains a relatively compact construction that can be positioned almost anywhere in the home.
Trend Themes
1. Home Aquaponics Systems - Opportunity for companies to develop user-friendly home aquaponics systems that allow consumers to grow their own food in small spaces.
2. Self-sufficient Living - Opportunity for companies to develop self-sufficient living products and solutions, allowing consumers to reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably.
3. Amateur Agriculture - Opportunity for companies to develop easy-to-use, compact agriculture systems that allow amateur gardeners to grow their own crops in small spaces and without extensive knowledge.
Industry Implications
1. Home Gardening Industry - Opportunity for the home gardening industry to explore and develop aquaponics systems and other compact agriculture solutions.
2. Sustainable Living Industry - Opportunity for the sustainable living industry to develop and promote products and solutions for self-sufficient living and reducing carbon footprints.
3. Smart Home Technology Industry - Opportunity for the smart home technology industry to incorporate compact agriculture systems like aquaponics into their products to promote sustainable living and self-sufficiency.
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