Banana as Fertilizer Essay

Currently, 70% to 80% of the food we eat are genetically modified organisms that have been produced in a lab. Genetically modified organisms (GMO) is any living organism whose genetic DNA has been changed using technology (Khan, S.J 2012). The DNA of food would be change in order to achieve a certain look that would sell more as well having a higher survival rates. GMO’s does not need the use of pesticides or toxins because they were genetically engineered to resist the harsh nature of weather,…

that solves these pressing issues. Having a presence, like indigenous people, in the community that strives for respecting the land can be contagious, making others consider new ideas. Simply not using chemicals in farming and instead using natural fertilizer can be an important step to keeping water clean and food natural. As well, using methods of agriculture in moderation that is practiced by indigenous people is a lesson that the mass producers of cattle and fish could learn. The Inca people…

trees, and then burn them. This technique leaves nutrient-rich soil on top, the crops are quickly planted, and those nutrients from the ashen soil are almost immediately depleted. Keeping the soil nutritious for the crop, like soy or bananas, calls for a lot of fertilizer that is brought into these countries, where not all is absorbed into the soil, and the waste goes into our water supplies, and oceans, creating what are known as dead zones. Dead zones effect the animals, plant life, and other…

Countries around the world always share similarities with each other, and the similarities seem to be bigger when the countries are close geographically. Countries can enjoy great things that connect them to each other, which is great, yet they can, also, suffer from similar issues. This is the case that can be seen in the countries in North America, Central America, and South America. It is great to be able to see the similarities that group of countries, which are geographically close, share.…

The Dangers of Consuming Processed Foods: It’s Effects on the Body and the healthier substitutes Gurman Johal Sandalwood Heights Secondary School The Western Diet Epidemic “What an extraordinary achievement for a civilization: to have developed the one diet that reliably makes its people sick!” (Pollan, pg. xii) Despite being unethical and, to a certain extent evil, our society has turned a vital process into a life-harming crisis. Valuing money over the health of the people,…

Fast food restaurants are now everywhere in this world. Fast food is a big culture in the U.S. It may be drive-thru or sit down fast food chain. Every day when people eat in fast food restaurants they have all their own motivations. Fast food restaurants became popular in many specific reasons. Fast food chains are very cheap when it comes to eating there food and that is exactly what the people are looking for. You can now find fast food restaurants everywhere in cities, fast food is so easy to…

The traditional family system of Tiwas generally follows joint family system. A Tiwa family is highly structured and behaviours of each member are pre determined and expected to perform accordingly. Therefore they are ruled and guided. A family is not just a household under a head consisting of some countable members related to each other through blood or marriage. Tiwas consider the whole clan as a family. A traditional Tiwa society is organized according to the system of clan in a highly…

took it outside when it got stinky or the bowl got full. However, now that I'm an adult and have my own home, I prefer to have a tidy, sweet-smelling kitchen, and want something more attractive on my counter than an aluminum bowl overflowing with banana peels and onion skins. I also decided that I didn't want to pay $20 to $50 for a specialized, carbon-filtered "odorless" compost container sold in garden stores. So I shopped around at local big box stores, garage sales, and Goodwill for a nice,…

This report reviews research concerning the malnutrition of the refugees living in the Mayukwayukwa Refugee camp. It looks into micronutrient Vitamin A (VA) deficiencies which are causing major health defects for the refugees. Key areas responsible for the VA deficiency have been researched such as environment, education, finances, diet and research specifically done on the vitamin itself. This report specifically contains research on the Zambian environment looking into the seasonal barriers…

What if everything you use can be recycled? Every piece of clothing in your house, every shoe in your closet, your baby’s diapers, and even your body when you die. With a little help from society, our entire lives can be biodegradable. Addition to helping the planet, biodegradable products can help combat the effects of global warming. Even though biodegradable products aren’t enough to completely reverse it, we should be using them to help the earth and to create a better future for our…