Nature and technology merge into a perfect ecosystem.

Over 90,000 plants grown thanks to our vertical aquaponics system. Thanks to the nutrients provided by the fish, we have created a continuous cycle that purifies the water for sustainable, circular, and innovative production of the highest quality.

We cultivate the best plant varieties without generating any waste, managing to make use of every scrap by reintroducing it into our production cycle.
In the aquaponics system, water circulates from the fish tanks to the plants, fertilizing them, and then returns clean to the fish. This allows us to recover all the water that the plants have not been able to absorb, reducing water consumption per kilogram of product by 90% compared to traditional agriculture.
By combining production processes, we are able to create a virtuous cycle and an agricultural, energy, and economic supply chain that does not produce any polluting waste.
Aquaponics is a technique that combines fish farming with the production of high-quality salads and aromatic herbs. This system guarantees higher yields and faster growth for the plants cultivated.

180 liters

Water saved
per kg of salad

– 33,000 kg


CO2 emissions per year

x 4


production per hectare

– 90%


emissions pollutants

The data is calculated on an annual basis and compared to traditional agriculture.

The advantages

Harvest faster, with certainty

Less pollution, independence from soil quality

Better quality of work

The Circle's aquaponics system

Fish

Fish waste is the main source of nutrition for plants.

The biofilter

Rich in ammonia, organic fish waste passes through a bacterial filter that converts ammonia into nitrates, the most important nutrient for plants.

Plants

They absorb nutrients dissolved in the water, purifying it before it is returned to the fish.

Water

With water savings of over 90% compared to traditional agriculture, the cycle closes and the water is returned to the fish.

Technology supporting aquaponics

Energy

In 2018, thanks to a successful European tender and with the support of the Lazio Region, we installed our own photovoltaic panel system with a capacity of 10 kW.
This means that the plant's energy requirements are entirely covered by a renewable energy source such as solar power, making the production cycle even more sustainable.

Control and sensors

To monitor our plant, we have developed and installed sensors that constantly monitor key biological values.
This allows for remote control and a significant reduction in the need for heavy labor within the plant itself.
We constantly monitor humidity, temperature, water values, etc. to ensure that all positive parameters are respected.

Traceability and safety

The Circle fully meets food safety, food security, and product traceability requirements thanks to tracking technology that ensures transparency throughout the supply chain.