https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p to include in our Sustainable City Design en-us 2019-05-21 20:13:10 UTC 2025-12-25 15:27:46 UTC hello@padlet.com thompsondi https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362320840 Vermincomposting is using worms to decompose food scraps and other organic material. The compost is considered some of the best fertilizer available for growing plants.]]> 2019-05-21 20:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362320840 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362705831 Although Iceland was once one of the poorest countries in Europe, recently, the country has been leading in producing the most green energy. With that being said, Iceland   has managed to provide 95% of the heat used in the country by using geothermal energy. This was only possible due to the unity between the government and communities around the country.]]> 2019-05-22 20:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362705831 martisyl002 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362705878 NASA is using technology at the International Space Station called an Airocide to purify our air quality]]> 2019-05-22 20:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362705878 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706020 Neutralization changes the physical, chemical, or biological composition of any hazardous waste. The process will eliminate or render it non or less hazardous to human health and the environment. The waste becomes easier and safer to transport, store, or get rid of in general.]]> 2019-05-22 20:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706020 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706117 In New York City,  light rail has 24 different routes that let you cut across the city in about an hour if you ride a line from end to end. Since the city's population is so dense, you can save a lot of time and gas from place to place by taking the train because it travels practically everywhere in the city. It takes one hour to travel from one side of New York City to the other and saves a lot more energy than if you drove a vehicle.]]> 2019-05-22 20:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706117 jacowbar000 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706177 India uses practices that help with the malnourishment epidemic by establishing an efficient water system. https://borgenproject.org/sustainable-agriculture-in-india/]]> 2019-05-22 20:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706177 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706224 When building green buildings/ homes solar energy is very important. Solar energy can be from solar panels or using simple concepts like having windows facing the sun. A good example of this would be the One Angle building in Manchester.

 

]]> 2019-05-22 20:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706224 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706371 The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that in 2017, the United States emitted 5.1 billion metric tons of energy-related carbon dioxide , while the global emissions of energy-related carbon dioxide totaled 32.5 billion metric tons.]]> 2019-05-22 20:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706371 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706491 The five key factors that make a city sustainable include:
* Public access to resources
* Urban revitalization actions
* CO2 emissions reduction
* Encouraging local food production and consumption 
* Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
https://www.oxfam.org.au/oxfamliving/2017/08/21/5-essential-features-of-sustainable-cities-and-eco-cities/
Caroline Wills

]]> 2019-05-22 20:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706491 martisyl002 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706500 There are new, skyscraper sized HyperFilters being planned that will be implemented in cities to inhale carbon dioxide and other toxins in the air and filter them into clean air]]> 2019-05-22 20:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706500 secrerya000 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706683 At home with the use of water filters on your tap you can comfortably drink tap water eliminated the need for plastic bottles.
https://www.brita.com/water-pitchers/
The lifestraw helps people drink water from places where they drink otherwise. People who truly benefit from this are those without access to clean water. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706683 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706799 Educating people in the world and spreading the news on how biodiversity is important. This will help with public awareness and this will then increase the people involved and able to influence government legislation.

https://greentumble.com/10-ways-to-conserve-biodiversity/#government

]]> 2019-05-22 20:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706799 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706970 Incineration detoxifies certain organic wastes but also destroys them. They use a fluidized bed incinerators, and liquid injection incinerators.]]> 2019-05-22 20:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362706970 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707147 Tesla's solar roof  is a set of panels designed to look like traditional shingles which will be released more widely later this year.  Tesla has cut the prices of its solar panels today in an attempt to halt the decline of its solar business.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/30/18523750/tesla-solar-panels-price-slash-decline-sales-roof]]> 2019-05-22 20:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707147 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707149 Using vertical farming techniques is a more efficient way to farm. It saves space, can produce 75x more  food than traditional farming, and all of the conditions can be controlled. 

]]> 2019-05-22 20:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707149 martisyl002 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707178 The new Foobot is an air quality monitor that you have in your home to tell you the quality of the indoor air]]> 2019-05-22 20:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707178 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707265 Fair trade protects agricultural habitats and promotes biodiversity by not abusing native environments. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707265 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707267 For families who can not quite invest in a larger-scale renewable energy source such as windmills, or solar panels, a solar oven is a good way to start. Instead of powering your entire house, a solar oven allows you to still support the environment in a small way, by utilizing the sun's natural heat to power your oven. This is a good way to save money and help save the environment.]]> 2019-05-22 20:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707267 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707575 Smith suggests dividing the many approaches into two categories—relatively low-tech "no regrets" strategies that are ready to go, such as reforestation and improving agricultural practice, and advanced options that need substantial research and development to become viable.]]> 2019-05-22 20:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707575 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707617 2019-05-22 20:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707617 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707621 Many cities across the country are adopting light rails to increase public transportation usage. The fastest one in the world is in Japan.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-options-for-seattle-light-rail-routes-could-add-big-dollars-to-expansion-project/

]]> 2019-05-22 20:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707621 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707675 Transportation is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse-gas emissions and pollution, and if we don't fix how we get from place to place in a more sustainable manner soon, energy consumption rates could go up by more than 200%. Because the number of car crashes will fall with self-driving cars, the production of safety equipment and vehicle testing should decrease as well which helps not take up as many natural resources. The newer vehicles may also boast of more efficient fuel economy. They’re designed to be more programmed to take the most efficient routes that avoid traffic, hazards, and saves you time.]]> 2019-05-22 20:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707675 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707757 Pay your entrance fee, drive up a winding road through Sequoia National Park in California, hike half a mile through the woods, and you'll find yourself at the feet of General Sherman, the world's largest tree. With some 52,500 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters) of wood in its trunk, the behemoth has more than 1,400 metric tons (1,500 tons) of CO2 trapped in its trunk alone.]]> 2019-05-22 20:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707757 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707774 The Dearman Engine uses liquid nitrogen or liquid air to produce clean and cold power. The expansion between liquid and gas phases drives the pistons of the engine. The only emission is air or nitrogen, no NOx, CO2 or particulates.

]]> 2019-05-22 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707774 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707937 This is a way to get rid of yard trimmings and dead leaves in your yard. You can do this by starting a compost pile in your yard and adding manure, straw, twigs and water to keep it moist. The compost turns into nutrient rich soil.]]> 2019-05-22 20:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362707937 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708071 Most farming is intended to produce something that's harvested from the land. Carbon farming is the opposite. It uses plants to trap CO2, then strategically uses practices such as reducing tilling, planting longer-rooted crops and incorporating organic materials into the soil to encourage the trapped carbon to move into—and stay in—the soil. 


]]> 2019-05-22 20:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708071 jacowbar000 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708076 urban farming is a way to utilize all of the space a city has to create an abundance of food supplies for people in that city.https://www.urbanfarming.org/welcome.html]]> 2019-05-22 20:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708076 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708106 Abita Springs, is one of the many cities who are committed to reverting the city into a powerhouse of renewable energy. In fact, this city is so invested that it had proclaimed to commit to a energy source which is 100% renewable to the entire city by 2030. This is a community-wide transition, and they plan to focus on renewable energy from the sun, through solar panels.]]> 2019-05-22 20:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708106 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708115 Using containers or tanks, you can fill them up with hazardous waste that is hard to break down to smaller fractions of the usual amount. Being suitable for any form that hazardous waste comes in, you can store all of it in containers for many years. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708115 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708224 When you buy a electric car it comes with a electric charger that you keep at home. Electric cars have a range of about 50-100 miles for the cheaper ones and if you don't have a Tesla your most likely going to be charging your car at home. https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/electric-cars-with-the-longest-range

]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708224 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708286 Bee condos are simple structures made by people for their backyards with hollowed out wood. They protect native pollinators. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708286 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708298 Solar Roadways Incorporated is an American company based in Sandpoint, Idaho aiming to develop solar powered road panels to form a smart highway. Their goal is to replace roads with solar panels in an attempt to produce green energy. Roads are almost everywhere and it would only make sense to have them produce energy for us humans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Roadways]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708298 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708305 1. Use sustainable building materials like materials that are locally sourced or environmentally consciously harvested. 
2. Emphasize water and energy efficiency in the home by installing energy smart appliances and using recycled water or collecting rainwater. 
3. Focus on IAQ or indoor air quality by eliminating toxic or potentially hazardous materials.   
https://www.fix.com/blog/building-a-green-home/ Caroline Wills]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708305 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708319 'Huge potential to provide an efficient, economical, safe, environmentally friendly, comfortable, and maneuverable conveyance that is independent of the general traffic flows on arterial roads.'
https://www.designboom.com/technology/dahir-insaat-gyroscopic-transportation-08-24-2017/]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708319 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708325 There is many different things you can do while building a home or at home in order to make living more sustainable. Such as focusing on using less energy daily, recycling, installing solar panels/ depending more on the sun and windows for heat. Even having plants indoors can help filter out toxins. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708325 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708368 Using organic compost and soil additives for native plants. Also, not buying plants from nurseries that use systemic pesticides.
https://theunfoldingearth.com/10-things-you-can-do-to-protect-biodiversity/]]> 2019-05-22 20:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708368 martisyl002 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708605 In Nanjing, China, they are building towers that are made from green architecture to 25 TONS of carbon dioxide in the city and produce 60,000 grams of clean oxygen each day]]> 2019-05-22 20:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708605 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708761 Clairy is a filtration system that works from phytoremediation and amplifying the natural process. It increases the passage of air through the plant and the harmful substances are converted to nourishment for the plant itself. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362708761 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709094 2019-05-22 20:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709094 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709096 Seed banks are areas where huge varieties of plant seeds are stored. This is so if a plant species goes extinct, they can go to the seed bank and replant them.
https://greentumble.com/10-ways-to-conserve-biodiversity/#government]]> 2019-05-22 20:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709096 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709166 A way for cities to tackle food waste. The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) is helping municipalities make strides to help in food waste prevention.  NRDC's goal is to help customize approaches for specific locations while also identifying and addressing common themes and directing individual municipalities to strategies that will work for many of them.]]> 2019-05-22 20:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709166 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709169 Green building design is becoming more and more relevant in cities due to new buildings being constructed in place of old ones. One important thing these new buildings have is enhanced ventilation and improved insulation to reduce the amount of air that escapes to improve energy efficiency. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709169 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709408 This machine was deigned by Janicki Bioenergy, a bioengineering firm in Seattle, that is part of the Gates foundation. This machine burns human feces and turns it into clean drinking water and electricity. They have done a test run for this machine in Senegal and they have had great success. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709408 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709420 The tower harvests smog and compressed it into cubes that can later be use for quirky jewelry. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709420 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709453 Air quality is an important factor to consider when building a green building. Having good air quality will protect human health and the environment as well. A good example of this is the Manitoba Hydro Place in Winnipeg.

]]> 2019-05-22 20:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709453 secrerya000 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709479 Harvesting rainwater is super effiecient because there are places where it is better to user rain water rather than drinking water. Showers, dishes, laundry, etc. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709479 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709707 The International Energy Agency  brings together a comprehensive set of the very latest data and analysis across all fuels and all technologies to track the progress of energy transitions- an essential step to achieving climate and sustainable development goals.
https://www.iea.org/]]> 2019-05-22 20:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709707 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709708 A disposable process in which the hazardous waste is mixed with surface oil to than be degraded, transformed or immobilized through proper treatment.]]> 2019-05-22 20:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709708 martisyl002 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709735 The new AIR-INK project is one project that is using air pollutants and converting into usable ink]]> 2019-05-22 20:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709735 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709750 Many cities have been adding bike lanes to promote biking and less use of cars. 
https://www.bicycling.com/rides/a24065432/bike-lanes-can-save-cities-heres-proof/

]]> 2019-05-22 20:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709750 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709897 2019-05-22 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709897 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709965 This company installs water filtration systems within your house to eliminate any impurities in the water such as iron, arsenic, and all types of sediment. Their systems use reverse osmosis to remove the impurities by forcing water through a semipermeable membrane that only allows water molecules to pass through. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362709965 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710069 2019-05-22 20:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710069 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710075 Interconnected parks allow animals to roam free from human disturbance especially when connected to a natural habitat. Having parks connected prevents habitat fragmentation.]]> 2019-05-22 20:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710075 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710185 Businesses in Seattle are required by law to implement the best water management practices.]]> 2019-05-22 20:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710185 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710269 https://www.fastcompany.com/40421177/this-giant-smog-vacuum-cleaner-in-china-actually-works
A park in china uses a massive air filter to pull CO2 out of the air in the surrounding area.

]]> 2019-05-22 20:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710269 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710280 2019-05-22 20:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710280 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710318 E-bikes use rechargeable batteries that can travel up to 25 to 45 km/h, much faster than most people would cycle, getting you to your destination quicker and in better shape. In a nutshell they offer low cost, energy efficient, and emission-free transportation which also has physical and health benefits.

https://www.skipeak.net/blog/8-benefits-of-using-electric-bikes]]> 2019-05-22 20:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710318 jacowbar000 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710335 One thing you can do in your home to keep agriculture sustainable is use natural pesticides if any at all. You can bring in good insects to kill the bad insects that will eat your crops instead of spraying chemicals that can end up in the ecosystem.https://greentumble.com/10-sustainable-farming-methods-and-practices/]]> 2019-05-22 20:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710335 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710353 urban agriculture is when cities grow food in or very close to the city in order to feed everybody and help the cities economy. Lots of techniques are used including backyard farms and gardens, community gardens, rooftop farms, growing crops in urban greenhouses, indoor hydroponic farms, and perhaps even growing food inside. Cities like Portland Oregon do a lot of this. In Portland they do this 26 farmer’s markets, 22 acres of community gardens and over 170 food cart businesses. 

]]> 2019-05-22 20:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710353 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710414 Crop rotation is an efficient way of keeping the soil healthy and full of nutrients. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710414 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710421 Green spaces such as open parks and fields are maintained and the vegetation is beneficial to the surrounding environment and animals. The trees and plants in the middle of cities help provide an open space which improves mental health for residents. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710421 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710555 This quasi-judicial authority has made laws to prevent construction and pollution near some rivers in India.]]> 2019-05-22 20:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710555 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710983 Friends of the Earth is an environmental charity in the UK supplying citizens with testing kits, so they can learn more about the quality of the air in their local areas. The kits include a monitoring tube and an easy-to-follow guide, so that concerned citizens can get accurate answers about the air they're breathing.]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710983 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710987 New York city's water supply is delivered from upstate reservoirs comprised of 3 systems: the Croton, the Catskills, and the Deleware. The watersheds of these reservoirs flow through aqueducts to the city. 97% of this water goes to homes and businesses. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362710987 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711006 2019-05-22 20:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711006 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711086 Using electric scooters means people can leave them anywhere which is really convenient instead of finding a parking spot when you drive a car. At night, when the scooters are out of juice, people can pick them up and get paid by the companies to charge them at home. An average electric scooter can run for 10 miles a day, which equates to a daily reduction 3,500 grams of carbon per scooter. Imagine if whole cities used scooters and how much energy would be saved in our communities. ]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711086 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711097 Sustainable construction techniques like bamboo flooring, and peridot roofing. Bamboo while alive, takes and holds in more CO2 than other floorings. Roofings with Peridot in their makeup have the ability to absorb more than their weight in CO2 over their lifetime.]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711097 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711127 Some green buildings collect and recycle rain water to put it to use. Or simply just using toilets with less water in them. this can be done in anyone's home. https://www.greenbuildingsolutions.org/blog/water-efficiency/]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711127 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711130 When designing a home that is inspired to have the same purposes as a green building, it's important to consider the things that are going in there. Such as mattresses made with natural and organic materials or bed frames that are handmade ]]> 2019-05-22 20:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711130 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711185 Rain barrels are a good way to conserve the use of water by capturing water from your roof when it is raining that can be used to water lawns, gardens, and/or plants.]]> 2019-05-22 20:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711185 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711402 Costa Rica's national commitment to protection and preservation to the environment has put Costa Rica on the map to become a leading powerhouse in clean renewable energy. Costa Rica has produced 95% of its energy from clean renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and etc. Costa Rica hopes to be completely carbon neutral in less than five years. 
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/11-countries-leading-the-charge-on-renewable-energy/]]> 2019-05-22 20:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711402 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711913 No till farming prepares the land for farming without mechanically disturbing the soil. It also helps prevent soil erosion and leaves less runoff water.]]> 2019-05-22 20:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362711913 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712230 The air quality of a city is hampered by the amount of driven vehicles that take up the roads. A simple yet effective solution that Germany is considering is making the transport free to use, widely reducing emissions from cars and such.]]> 2019-05-22 20:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712230 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712354 People in Seattle can now pay to have a limited time access to ride bikes in the city and return them after their use which limits them to have to use their cars.

https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/seattle-bike-share-guide/]]> 2019-05-22 20:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712354 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712419 Amazon has build spheres in Seattle  that grows plants to increase biodiversity and store carbon dioxide the city produces
https://www.seattlespheres.com/]]> 2019-05-22 20:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362712419 https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362740054 These buildings have proven to save a lot of energy as well as money, They also provide jobs that offer a healthy and clean environment for the workers.]]> 2019-05-22 23:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thompsondi/44587h40z04p/wish/362740054