SD Miramar College Earth Week 2021: Read, Post, and Share! by Dr. Sheila V. Madrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31 Presented by the Environmental Stewardship Committee en-us 2021-03-12 18:13:18 UTC 2025-11-16 00:31:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png Life Hack smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304445899 Upcycle fabric scraps, plastic bags, clothing, and more into lightweight bedroll mattresses that can be donated to shelters for people or pets in need!]]> 2021-03-12 22:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304445899 Did you know? smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304447975 It takes 1.39 liters of water to produce a 1 liter single-use bottle of water? (IBWA, 2013) Make the switch to a more sustainable, refillable water bottle today!]]> 2021-03-12 22:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304447975 Did you know? smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304465772 2021-03-12 22:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304465772 Get Involved smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304468807 The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) hosts free and low cost events for the public every month! ]]> 2021-03-12 22:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304468807 Food for thought smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304482913 'Blueprint for a Climate Breakthrough' - series from Fortune.]]> 2021-03-12 22:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304482913 Recipe: Tofu Scramble Anna_Liza https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304573030 Ingredients:
  • 14 oz. Extra firm or firm tofu
  • Mixed green, red and yellow bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 jalapeno, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Olive oil 
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • Pinch (or more) of turmeric
  • Pinch (or more) of cumin
  • Salsa (optional)
  • Scallions or onion (optional)

Instructions:
  1. Crumble tofu
  2. Heat oil in sauce pan
  3. Add garlic and spices to oil and saute
  4. Add tofu and stir for 10-15 minutes
  5. Add bell peppers and mix/stir for another 10 minutes, until the bell peppers soften and tofu absorbs liquid
  6. You can add onions, salsa, cilantro, beans or other for more flavor
  7. Serve by itself or in a breakfast burrito/taco, or with toast
]]> 2021-03-12 23:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304573030 Bike to School/Work Anna_Liza https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304605788 2021-03-13 00:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1304605788 Challenge https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388140347 Avoid Wish Cycling!
Basically, wish cycling is when you’re staring at an item in your hand, then you look at the recycling bin, then back to the item in your hand, and you’re questioning whether or not said item is recyclable. Then, out of sheer hope, you toss it in the recycling because you figure might as well try, right?

WRONG!

So what is so wrong with it? Having non-recyclable items in with recyclable items can:
  1. Produce more waste: Why is this? Because some recycling facilities have limited resources not allowing them to physically sort through recycling. If there are lots of non-recyclable items mixed with recyclable items, the whole batch, bag, or container could get tossed. Ouch.
  2. Waste time and money: If a recycling facility is using a machine to sort out recycling, a non-recyclable item can get caught in the machine and cause the machine to malfunction or break. This costs time and resources to fix.

]]> 2021-04-06 16:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388140347 Tips & Tricks https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388253496 10 Easy Tips For Saving Water in the Bathroom
TIP #4. Lower Shower Time
One of the best places to make a difference is in the shower. This is the place where many people waste water for personal use more than anywhere else. Every minute less of shower time means 150 gallons less water wasted per month. For homeowners, this also leads to a dramatic reduction in the water bill.

Why not try a...5-Minute Shower!]]> 2021-04-06 17:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388253496 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388618680 Challenge]]> 2021-04-06 18:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388618680 Did You Know? https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388799436 2021-04-06 19:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388799436 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388957774 2021-04-06 20:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388957774 Tips & Tricks Anna_Liza https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388988824 Tip #5: Don’t Leave The Shower Running
Instead of letting the shower run, turn it off while lathering up and washing hair. If it’s annoying to have to constantly readjust the temperature, look for shower heads with quick shut off valves.


]]> 2021-04-06 20:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1388988824 Composting arianaavelar98 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1413555618 Ariana Avelar

Did you know that methane gas production is one of the larger sources of greenhouse gas emissions? Some of the leading contributors to methane gas production are the burning of fossil fuels and landfills. Composting is an environmentally conscious alternative, using organic materials to garden and farm which help to reduce the production of methane gas. Landfills produce large amounts of methane gas because piles of organic matter are decomposing in anaerobic conditions, which means the organic matter is being decomposed in the presence of microbes absent of oxygen, therefore producing harmful methane. Composting, on the other hand, uses an aerobic process in which microbes like, bacteria and fungi, thrives in the presence of oxygen and water. These thriving microbes use the carbon produced for energy and decomposing the organic matter within the compost soil. The remainder of carbon, or stable humus, in the soil is safe and the soil can be used agricultural and gardening uses. Composting is actually an easy process to begin. Start with nutrient rich soil in a designated composting bin or container, add some kitchen and garden waste and maybe some biosolids, give great access to oxygen, regulate watering periods, and there you go! You've started the process of composting! You can sit back and watch the growth within in your compost container. 
I have recently begun composting and it has been an amazing process. A great alternative to waste management and it is very beneficial when it comes to gardening. ]]> 2021-04-13 18:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1413555618 Terracycling arianaavelar98 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1424035906 Ariana Avelar
Did you know that instead of just throwing away non-recyclables such as candy wrappers, juice pouches, tape, and more can actually be terracycled? Terracycling is an alternative method to throwing trash. TerraCycle is green company that uses non-recyclable items to make new items. What the average person might think of as just trash can actually be turned into useful everyday items! TerraCycle works the goal of eliminating waste. Many of your typical trash items can be sent to TerraCycle and they will convert into sustainable reusable item like backpacks, park benches, wallets, clothing, and so much more! You can even recycle fluorescent lamps, ballasts and batteries.
Go to Terracycle.com to learn about their recycling programs and how you can contribute to a greener lifestyle.]]> 2021-04-16 03:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1424035906 Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1427160779 Here is a link to my favorite spring roll recipe, no meat and  can be made vegan by substituting maple syrup for honey! 
https://cookieandkate.com/fresh-spring-rolls-recipe/
- Alivia Shaw]]> 2021-04-16 20:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1427160779 Tips to save water while maintaining your lawn/garden! https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1427177234 1. Water your lawn in the morning to avoid evaporation
2. Don't water in the rain
3. Ensure proper coverage to assure you wont over water some areas and miss others!

-Alivia Shaw


]]> 2021-04-16 20:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1427177234 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428720413 Persian veggie food  :    KOKO
Ingredients:
Yield: 14 potato patties

5 large potatoes
2 large eggs
1 small yellow onion, grated, discard the juice
2-3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method:

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover by a couple of inches, boil on medium-high heat until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Peel the potatoes and grate them.
  3. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes, onions, turmeric, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and refrigerate the mixture for an hour.
  4. Make small patties, flatten them in an oval or round shape. You can also spoon the potato mixture into the oil.
  5. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry potato patties on both sides until light brown. Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh herbs, pickles, olives, yogurt, and warm bread.

*Note: Add a handful of chopped parsley or a teaspoon of dried dill to the mixture if you like.
]]> 2021-04-17 19:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428720413 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428752116 There are various ways to celebrate Earth Day not only on April 22 but every day of the year.  In fact "Earth Day is Everyday". This day  is something the entire family can celebrate together in a variety of ways at home and in the community. They can Plant a tree  because this is a great way to teach  children about the importance of trees or Take a trip to a local park and teach children how to pick up trash. Keeping the park clean is great for the environment and it makes the park more enjoyable for kids to play in. Keeping the environment clean, safe and enjoyable for all of its inhabitants is a full-time job that anyone can participate in.]]> 2021-04-17 20:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428752116 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428977093 2021-04-18 01:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428977093 SAVE WATER the world is in your hands. Nothing will be left here without water. A slogan on Water is a slogan on life. never waste water. one of the best methods of conservation of water that you can do right at home, right now, is cutting-down long showers It is one of the easiest ways to save water at home. Also, depending on the efficiency of your shower-head, you could be typically using 5 gallons (18 litres) of water per minute. To conserve water, it is ideal to take a shower of 5 minutes or less and this simple change in your daily routine can help save up to 70 liters of water per shower. Plus, you can also replace your shower-head with a low-flow shower-head to save water. https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428977372 2021-04-18 01:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1428977372 Best Homemade Vegan Breakfast!! https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429266561 My favorite all vegan recipe to make with pancakes:))) I highly recommend using Beyond Meat HOT Italian Sausage links in this recipe. For the eggs tofu or Just Eggs scramble. ]]> 2021-04-18 06:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429266561 Local SD Meat Free https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429307028 Here are some screenshots from my instagram of my FAV meatless spots around SD


Parakeet Juicery

Copa Vida

LoLa55

Juice Kaboose 

Alforno Mediterranean

Phatties food inc

Acai Carioca SD

Donna Jean

Red House Pizza

Trilogy Sanctuary 

]]> 2021-04-18 07:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429307028 Two of my most highly recommended books. Fiber Fueled (Fixing your gut micro-biome). Mastering diabetes (living with type 1/reversing type 2) https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429317650 https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome/dp/059308456X]]> 2021-04-18 07:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1429317650 Water conservation padres304 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1430653433 This is all about what we can do in San Diego, as well as tips we can in saving water.
1. When it comes to saving water, check for leaks one way to do it is to find and repair water leaks, this can help save water, an also money.
2. Laundry: when doing Laundry, never wash less than a full load. Invest in a high-efficiency washer if possible. 
3. Kitchen: If you have a dishwasher, run it only when you have a full load. Hand wash dishes just once a day using the least amount of detergent possible and a dishpan instead of running water. ]]> 2021-04-18 21:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1430653433 Fogcatchers https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431487913 Sails used in high altitude environments with little access to water using fog. The condensation is caught within the fabric of the sail and is then transferred through pipes into a large aggregate water tank. ]]> 2021-04-19 05:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431487913 Fogcatchers https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431509072 Sails propped up by two poles typically used in high altitude areas with little access to water in order to catch the fog within the net and have the water flow into water storage tanks. This can save on water and help farming in many places not thought possible.]]> 2021-04-19 05:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431509072 Artificial Meat https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431518155 I did not know much about this but certain companies such as beyond meat utilize plant based protein to make meat substitutes. I have not tried how this is but from photographs it looks very similar. This can be both a healthy and Earth friendly alternative.]]> 2021-04-19 05:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431518155 Conserve Energy https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431525605 For Earth day someone can conserve energy and fossil fuels by not utilizing transport systems for a day and go to your recycling center by walking or riding a bike. Similar to having a type of climate sabbath if you want to do that and help with harms on Earth a bit and spread the word. Even certain actual sabbaths are being conducting sabbaths within sabbaths for both occasions as shown below. ]]> 2021-04-19 05:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431525605 Plant based meat Taste is There But what Else is? https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431708454 I was very skeptical about the taste texture and overall health of these meats such as beyond meat. I decided to try it about a week ago and to my surprise it tasted and smelled just like real meat. The texture was also up to par as well. I just wonder if these meatless plant based meals provide more, less or about the same nutritional sustenance. Not to mention, I also wonder what they have added. Given that you typically have to chemically add carbs or Proteins or fat substitutes to food items to maintain texture and taste, what has been added and is it really healthier than actual meat. - IZD]]> 2021-04-19 06:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431708454 Smart Lights for the Environment https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431744561 I always wondered whether or not smart lights make a difference in energy usage to save money or if they are even better for the Environment since they are technically "always on." However, as it turns out my they are significantly better in terms of efficiency, saving money, and the environment. They significantly reduce the amount of electricity used (which also means reduced electric bill). Even with them constantly on, what's known as Vampire Power, it is next to nothing on a monthly basis. However, you must take into account the initially higher price than regular incandescent bulbs or fluorescent bulbs. Though in the long run, the smart bulbs significantly win out for the environment not to mention you wallet.  -IZD

https://smarterhomeguide.com/do-smart-lights-use-electricity-when-theyre-turned-off/

https://www.fluxsmartlighting.com/blogs/news/how-smart-lighting-saves-the-environment#:~:text=The%20study%20took%20into%20account,any%20other%20bulb%20out%20there.

]]> 2021-04-19 06:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431744561 The Most Influential Women In Food hamelineluke https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431779871 In honor of of Womens history month in March Meatless Monday is celebrating some of the women who have made large positive changes to food and our food system. Many of these women contributed to groundbreaking work in relevant topics such as pesticide use, sustainable plant based diets, Nutrition studies, and more. The website includes a short biography for each of these women, it was an interesting read that introduced me to some of the female faces that helped revolutionize clean sustainable eating.

]]> 2021-04-19 06:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1431779871 Skip the Brick and Use the Bottle. https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1434237111 Arianna Gonzalez
How to save water when flushing the toilet. Something you may have heard before or seen someone do is hide things under the lid of the toilet basin. A common practice for saving water is to place a brick in the basin, therefore when it fills with water you use .25 gallons less! overtime this adds up to you saving money and conserving water. But bricks deteriorate over time. So instead try filling a large water bottle with sand and have it take up some space. ]]> 2021-04-19 17:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1434237111 Get outside today! smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1438385319 Take a time-out from tech :)]]> 2021-04-20 15:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1438385319 Dr. Michael Greger's, MD Work https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1439918891 NutritionFacts.org
How Not to Die
How Not to Diet]]> 2021-04-20 20:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1439918891 Ocean Acidification and You https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1440281332 The most talked about aspects of climate change (rising sea levels, changes in weather patterns, increases in temperature) grab all the big headlines; and for good reason they have huge implications to life around the globe. However an often underpublicized problem threatens all life in the ocean and any chance of sustainable fishing in the future. As the concentration of CO2 in the air rises some is dissolved into the ocean. The resulting acid formed from this dissolution binds with a crucial chemical used in the formation of shells and bones of sea life. Without this chemical sea creatures shells and bones are more brittle, weaker, and support less overall life. Scientists have been studying this issue and have discovered growing all kinds of plants along shorelines can limit the effects of acidification. ]]> 2021-04-20 23:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1440281332 ccaffrey5 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1441138640 Fake trees absorb lots of CO2!

]]> 2021-04-21 05:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1441138640 Microplastics and washing your clothes... smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1443063568 This bag collects micro-plastics from your synthetic fabrics in the wash, so that they don't end up in the water waste.]]> 2021-04-21 15:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1443063568 Sustainable building for the future https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1443331559 2021-04-21 16:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1443331559 100 Steps to a Plastic Free Life smadrak https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445423090 2021-04-22 03:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445423090 Tip #187 Anna_Liza https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445477049 2021-04-22 03:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445477049 Tips & Tricks Anna_Liza https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445481315 2021-04-22 03:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1445481315 Sustainable Skincare https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1450558833 The booming skincare industry has many of us reaching for a new bottle of toner or moisturizer. But before you make your purchases, check out these zero-waste brands.

LOLI, founded by Tina Hedges, is a line of beauty that sources organic, food grade, and earth friendly ingredients. All of their products are packaged in glass and shipped in compostable bags and recycled materials.

Lesse is an organic skincare brand. They work together with a California-owned company that hand prints every glass bottle. All of their products are made from natural ingredients and are packaged in boxes made of recycled paper.

Kindred Black takes zero waste to the next level. Their apothecary line is packed in plastic-free, hand-blown bottles from Oaxaca, Mexico, whose studio is run by vegetable oil from local restaurants. All of their products are shipped to you using recycled boxes, recycled tissue paper, and water-activated tape.

So the next time you find yourself in need of a cleanser or a face mask, look to these zero waste brands to reduce your use of plastic, all while making your skin happy! ]]> 2021-04-23 05:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1450558833 Carbon Capture Technology https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1450943568 This could actually save us. Potential STEM career path for students.
- Carter]]> 2021-04-23 08:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1450943568 Parable of the Sower Podcast https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1452242880 This is for you: you students, you organizers, you voters. You who have always meant to read the Parables. You who wonder about our destiny. You searching for pragmatic ways to survive with your people. You Earthseed.

On Octavia E. Butler's birthday, this June 22nd, we are launching a podcast all about the Parables for this moment. One chapter a week, through the 2020 election and beyond. Join us.

Hosted by Toshi Reagon and adrienne maree brown.
]]> 2021-04-23 15:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1452242880 Fridays for Future (FFF) https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1452254468 FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE…
or FFF, is a global climate strike movement that started in August 2018, when 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate. In the three weeks leading up to the Swedish election, she sat outside Swedish Parliament every school day, demanding urgent action on the climate crisis. She was tired of society’s unwillingness to see the climate crisis for what it is: a crisis.
]]> 2021-04-23 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1452254468 Worm Composting Basics for Beginners https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1453785511 2021-04-23 22:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1453785511 Floating Solar Farms Could Help Protect Lakes and Reservoirs From Harmful Effects of Climate Change https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1454134289 2021-04-24 04:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1454134289 Saving Water is Saving Us. henrywx9 https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1454372285 We know that there is only 1% of water on Earth is drinkable water, accessible which humans and animal could use to survive. Hence, we should not misuse water. 
Here is some of the habits that you could do at home to save water.
1. Cut a couple of minutes off your shower helping save 150 gallons per month.
2. Only run the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads. Doing this habit could save 1000 gallons a month.
3. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth could save 25 gallons a month. 
Let's start doing small things today to save our next generations. ]]> 2021-04-24 09:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1454372285 Floating Water World https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1505732557 I look outside my window and see the trees rustling and hear my wind chime singing as the free wind energy moves them.  I go to Ocean Beach and watch the surfers ride the waves compliments of the water via the wind.  Chi is free and is all around us.  Harnessing energy the environment provides seems the most obvious source of free power.  Solar power is already doing this by transforming the sun's energy into electrical energy.  Although the price and technology has improved over the years, the large amount of land space required for the panels has not changed.  A solution to this may be found in floating solar arrangements – solar panels that float on lakes.  This appears to be a viable solution to the problem of increasing water temperatures that contribute to destructive blooms of blue green algae.  These blooms produce toxins that can kill animals that come in contact with them.  The floating solar panels can cool water temperatures by shading the water from the sun.  It can also decrease the amount of evaporation, conserving water in many areas.  Much research still needs to be done to make sure that these floating solar panels and their shading characteristics do not harm the water and its inhabitants.

]]> 2021-05-09 02:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1505732557 Dig In https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1505733053 Living in one of the best climates in the country, gardening is a fun hobby to start.  I had no idea how satisfying it was to grow your own food and harvest it.  Over the years I have spent a lot of money buying fertilizers and plant foods for my fruit trees and vegetable plants.  A 50lb bag of organic citrus fertilizer is $60 and a 6lb bag of worm castings is $10.  I buy many bags a season so it tends to add up.  One day I ran into a neighbor in her driveway.  She was struggling to lift what looked like to be a bag of dirt out of her trunk.  I thought it was odd considering it was in a clear plastic waste bag.  I offered my help and carried the bag to her backyard.  I asked her what was in the bag and she said it was coffee grounds from the local coffee shops.  She was putting it in her worm composter to feed her worms.  I had never heard of worm composting before and did a bit of digging.  What I love about this article is that it is very comprehensive to novices like me and covers A-Z on vermicomposting.  It talks about how to get started and the dangers of doing it wrong, ie. fly infestation.  It was interesting to learn that worms are very delicate and require specific living conditions.  They are also finicky eaters and won’t eat just any garbage.  I loved the video of the build-it-yourself composter from a local here in San Diego.  It has inspired me to get my Bob Vila on.  My only challenge now is to get over my fear of worms.

]]> 2021-05-09 02:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1505733053 Creamy Strategy https://padlet.com/smadrak/17eq5v4foibx2q31/wish/1505733228 I love this article because it gives 100 bits of advice on how to reduce plastic in your life.  The author started this project in 2007 and based on some of her suggestions I don’t think she ever imagined a world we live in now.  For example, although the idea of bringing your own re-useable containers for take-out and leftovers is a good one, and something I used to do, this practice is taboo at the moment.  I don’t think I ever carried around re-useable utensils and drinking straws.  Something to aspire to in the future though.  What would be another solution?  Perhaps eat everything that you ordered (for me, no problem!) or request take-out in paper containers, which most restaurants are moving towards anyway.  Another piece of advice is ordering ice-cream on a cone.  That was a no-brainer for me.  Navigating ice-cream on a cone allows you to practice your strategic skills – you need to get to the melty parts before it dribbles down your hand.  I think of it as a sticky Jenga.

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