Scaling Sustainable Food, Aquaculture & Biofuel Production

At Collaborative for Change, we are pioneering containerized farming solutions to create scalable, climate-resilient systems for food and energy production. Each system is designed for efficiency, replicability, and local adaptation, providing a scalable pathway to global sustainability.

Scaling Sustainable Food, Aquaculture & Biofuel Production

 

 

At Collaborative for Change, we are developing containerized farming solutions to create scalable, climate-resilient systems for food and energy production. Our Canadian pilot project is already underway with two locations, each beginning with a container farm focused on mushroom cultivation. As this initiative expands, each system and location could incorporate mushroom and berry farming, sustainable aquaculture, and microalgae cultivation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). These systems are designed for efficiency, replicability, and local adaptation, providing a scalable pathway to global sustainability.

The Canadian pilot project has launched with containerized mushroom farming at two locations, operating in climate-controlled shipping containers. This model, developed by Project Manager Husein Siamwalla and previously refined in India, maintains optimal humidity, temperature, and CO₂ levels year-round. Each location utilizes agricultural waste as a growing substrate in grow bags, producing between 500 to 700 pounds of Lion’s Mane mushrooms per container per month. The pesticide-free, high-value crop serves both the nutraceutical and gourmet food markets.

As the project develops, each system may introduce containerized berry farming using a soil-based, controlled-environment approach. Strawberries will be cultivated in grow bags filled with a nutrient-rich mix of coco peat, compost, and fertilizers. This method ensures year-round production with optimized irrigation and climate control to maintain high yields without pesticides.

A land-based sustainable aquaculture system could follow, producing clean, large prawns and oysters while protecting marine ecosystems. This closed-loop system prevents ocean contamination by keeping non-native species out of open waters, uses recirculated water to minimize environmental impact, and provides a nutrient-rich water source for microalgae production. Each location implementing this system will deliver a sustainable and traceable food source while reducing pressure on marine environments.

Following the establishment of sustainable aquaculture, microalgae farming will be integrated at select locations to support the production of lipid-rich algae for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). These systems will repurpose UV-treated wastewater from oyster farms to cultivate microalgae, reducing freshwater demand while increasing carbon sequestration. The microalgae will be utilized for biofuels, animal feed, and organic fertilizers, ensuring that resources are fully utilized and waste is minimized.

Expansion into the United States is planned in parallel with the Canadian project. With 40 acres secured, development will begin next year to test and refine containerized farming models in different climates, increase overall production capacity for food and sustainable energy, and strengthen regional supply chains. By launching both projects simultaneously, each system and location will contribute to the development of a fully circular, self-sustaining model that can be replicated worldwide.

By integrating controlled-environment farming, aquaculture, and renewable energy solutions, each system is designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. This approach aligns with our commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainable energy, ensuring long-term resilience and scalability.