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Presentation by: Alexander Zamora, CEO, Ilion Energy S.A

Symbiosis Greenhouse Presentation

A Global Issue – Water Scarcity

• With an ever increasing world population, today’s agricultural sector already

consumes vast mounts our fresh water supplies and is highly dependent on

inputs of fossil fuel energy for production. However, our “modern”

agricultural system is starting to face serious supply constraints.

• Globally, irrigation now accounts for 70 percent of the 3,240 cubic kilometers

water withdrawn for human use.

• Many vegetable growers are already been experiencing issues with water

scarcity and quality and have therefore started to invest in expensive water

purification equipment to tackle the problem.

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A Global Issue – Soil Degradation

• Intensive farming practices have already led to considerable soil

degradation in many parts of the world. Soil degradation is a process

which is not easily reversed and once desertification occurs, almost

irreversible.

A Global Issue – Water Scarcity & Soil Degradation

Permaculture Vs Symbiosis• Observe and interact• Catch and store energy• Obtain a yield• Use and value renewable resources and services• Produce no waste• Design from patterns to details• Integrate rather than segregate• Use small and slow solutions• Use and value diversity• Use edges and value the marginal• Creatively use and respond to change

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Symbiosis Greenhouse – Functional Principle

Symbiosis Greenhouse - Benefits

• Freshwater production• No fossil fuel requirements at all• Reduced pesticide use• Land use optimization• Salt & Mineral production• Less food logistics• Lower operating costs• Better produce

Other Symbiosis Greenhouse Apllications

Following our design principles it is possible for our greenhouse to be customized to suit a different range of climates and needs such as:

• Arctic landscapes such as those that occur in northern countries

• Tundras & Taigas

• Swamps & Marshlands

• Semi – arid steppes

Sustainability factors

Epilogue

We remain positive that the purpose of technology should be to reduce costs and raise the quality of the living standards for all mankind, although technology as any other tool should be used wisely and with a symbiotic criteria as far as natural resources are concerned.

We believe that proper design (habitat, food production, industrial) should be done with sustainability as its prime criteria.

We believe that natural design is the new paradigm.

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