Biovilla is growing II

Direct:

• Promotion of sustainable production and consumption patterns: more than 100 organic products will be sold at the Market, promoting circular and local economy, and zero waste principles, whenever possible. The products come from 30 partnerships, hoping to boost the local production of sustainable products. This will be the first organic and bulk market in the Palmela region, and it will include an online store, encouraging conscious consumption.
• Job creation: as a result of the project, one full-time job will be created.
• Promotion of sustainable tourism and nature: there are eight people involved, working with sustainability, cooperativism, and nature tourism. Counting the four available lodges, and four under construction, Biovilla will be able to receive 3.750 visitors per year.
• Organic food production: one hectare planted using an agroforestry system and organic vegetable garden, which create 5.500 organic meals per year. During the winter months, due to the greater water abundance, 60% of the food consumed at Biovilla comes from the vegetable garden.
• Efficient and sustainable management of natural resources: 100% of the Biovilla property is supplied by renewable energy, and 80% of the rainwater is used for watering the vegetable garden.. This efficient system allowed the creation of a reservoir that serves as a swimming pool for guests, and at the same time can be used as a water supply for firefighting.

Indirect:

• Conscious waste management: Biovilla is committed to zero food waste in the kitchen and eating areas, the cooperative buys in bulk and composts any leftovers. In addition, 80% of the greywater is recycled, equivalent to 7.000 liters of recycling per week, which will be used to establish a new water circuit for plant irrigation and sanitary use. 
• Promotion of regenerative and personal development activities: at Biovilla, over 500 people have participated in retreats and training on sustainability and regenerative practices. Through the VER program, they have offered training to 105 participants, of which 84 have obtained new job opportunities or increased income after participating in the program.

Direct:

• Promotion of sustainable production and consumption patterns: more than 100 organic products will be sold at the Market, promoting circular and local economy, and zero waste principles, whenever possible. The products come from 30 partnerships, hoping to boost the local production of sustainable products. This will be the first organic and bulk market in the Palmela region, and it will include an online store, encouraging conscious consumption.
• Job creation: as a result of the project, one full-time job will be created.
• Promotion of sustainable tourism and nature: there are eight people involved, working with sustainability, cooperativism, and nature tourism. Counting the four available lodges, and four under construction, Biovilla will be able to receive 3.750 visitors per year.
• Organic food production: one hectare planted using an agroforestry system and organic vegetable garden, which create 5.500 organic meals per year. During the winter months, due to the greater water abundance, 60% of the food consumed at Biovilla comes from the vegetable garden.
• Efficient and sustainable management of natural resources: 100% of the Biovilla property is supplied by renewable energy, and 80% of the rainwater is used for watering the vegetable garden.. This efficient system allowed the creation of a reservoir that serves as a swimming pool for guests, and at the same time can be used as a water supply for firefighting.

Indirect:

• Conscious waste management: Biovilla is committed to zero food waste in the kitchen and eating areas, the cooperative buys in bulk and composts any leftovers. In addition, 80% of the greywater is recycled, equivalent to 7.000 liters of recycling per week, which will be used to establish a new water circuit for plant irrigation and sanitary use. 
• Promotion of regenerative and personal development activities: at Biovilla, over 500 people have participated in retreats and training on sustainability and regenerative practices. Through the VER program, they have offered training to 105 participants, of which 84 have obtained new job opportunities or increased income after participating in the program.