Compost

manages to do it at ambient temperature and pressure with raw materials, dead flies and water, it does suggest we’ve still got a bit to learn”. (TED, 2011). Using nature as an inspiration and template gives the potential for huge savings in resources and energy. Biomimicry is a critical element in helping us move from the “industrial age to the ecological age” (The VELUX Group, 2013). The sustainable revolution will shift the linear, wasteful way of using resources to a closed loop model. We…

As the authors point out in the book, The Omnivoreś Dilemma, is the process our food takes before it comes to our table. Also the impact the food has on our environment and on our health. Before people eat, they should really think about the positive and negative impacts it has on the world first. Many people could use other chains, but hunter gathers is unrealistic based on where we live in. I feel local sustainability is a good choice and is less harmful, more natural, less transportation.…

should be required in cafeterias is that on average a school of 200 students generates 75 pounds of compostable waste each week, or over 3,000 pounds per year. That's only with 200 students, now imagine a school with like 2,000 kids. That's a lot of compost…

be composted at home are fruit and vegetable trimmings, coffee grounds, and tea bags. Do not compost meat, dairy products, or pet waste. Compost improves soil health and structure, increases drought resistance and reduces the need for water, fertilizers and pesticides. When managing a compost pile, it will not attract pests and rodents and can take as much as six to eight weeks to create usable compost (How to…

and are surrounded by food that does not help them sustain a healthy lifestyle or a well functioning community. For example, Will Allen focused on the idea of using many forms of trash, more specifically food that has been wasted, to create compost, a crucial ingredient used for organic farming. This concept is especially beneficial in cities and communities…

Maple trees are glorious trees to have in your yard because they are so large and strong. However, there are a few tree diseases that seem to occur more often with maple trees that you need to be aware of. Awareness of these diseases can help you treat and save your maple trees should Maple Wilt Maple wilt is caused by two different types of fungi, Verticillium dahlia and Verticillium alboatrum. These fungi reside in the soil and starts by working its way into your Maple tree’s root system.…

plant more vegetables to absorb more carbon. This would not affect my life style. I would instead get more veggies to eat. I make compost heaps for my small garden and increase the carbon in the air. The compost heaps release methane and carbon. In the compost heaps, I normally put organic matter as well as manure form animals like cattle. I could do less compost to reduce the amount of carbon produced. It would not affect my life too much as I could find environmentally friendly ways of…

UREA. Manure Manures are on the other hand, are organic matter like Cow dung, horse, pig, sheep dungs and poultry excreta which decompose over a period of time and used for the plants. These manures are harmless and safe for the environment. Compost is a manure. We can make manure at home. There are different types of manures which can be prepared easily without much investment. The selection of type of manure you prepare is based on the ready availability of items in your home. The…

increased system monitoring, and automated lighting fixtures. Offset energy expenditures by installing solar panels that generate enough energy to cover a significant percentage of gameday energy usage. Reduce Waste by establishing a visible recycle/ compost program Decrease water usage by installing low flow plumbing fixtures throughout the stadium. By taking action on Game Plan Green in a robust fashion by implementing these recommendations, the Denver Broncos will cut energy costs and…

Law of Conservation of Mass Have you ever wondered why certain things decompose faster than others? I was interest in doing this project because I’ve always wondered why certain things decompose faster than others, and why they decompose. For my science fair project I want to find out why what types of decomposition there are, and how the process of decomposition works. I like to observe the tiny things in life, and why it works, or why it happens, and I feel like I could gain some knowledge on…