Circular economy - aquponics

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Study program: Medientechnik
Lecture: European Project Semester
Lecturer(s): Jamilya Nurgazina
Team leader: Andrea Žyłová
Team members:

Andrea Zylova (mk240021)
Joachim D\\\'haeye (mt240026)
Mar Moreno Ribalta (mt240034)
Ilker-Ahmet Kan (mt240035)
Juliette Poirot (mt240037)

Short description: Through making a 3D model, packaging, and research, we showed how aquaponics can offer a cleaner, smarter way to produce fish.

Project description:

What if the fish on your plate came from a closed-loop, sustainable system just a few kilometers away? Our project rethinks fish production through aquaponics which is an innovative method combining fish farming and plant cultivation. We designed eye-catching packaging for aquaponics-based fish products to spread more awareness about aquaponics and make it more appealing for a customer. For people who want to buy an aquaponic system we build a 3D-printed model of both the system and a possible network layout. To understand its real-world potential, we compared different fish supply chains using key metrics like CO₂ emissions and transportation distances—ranging from globally sourced fish to hyper-local Austrian production. Finally, we took a closer look at greenwashing in the fish industry, uncovering misleading sustainability claims and highlighting the importance of honest, transparent practices.