https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup Tumbleweed + Eco Conscious Families (a match made in heaven) en-us 2022-10-02 19:33:53 UTC 2026-01-08 05:09:57 UTC hello@padlet.com nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322859300 Cambridge Dictionary (2022), 'tumbleweed', Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tumbleweed (accessed 29/09/22)]]> 2022-10-02 19:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322859300 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322881550 Tumbleweeds are pushed by the wind, floating through desert terrains as they scatter tens of thousands of seeds. Starting in late fall, they dry out and die, their seeds nestled between prickly dried leaves. Gusts of wind break dead tumbleweeds from their roots. When the rains come, an embryo coiled up inside each seed sprouts. They grow well in barren places like abandoned agricultural fields, vacant lots or the side of the road, where they can tumble unobstructed. [1]

1 - Quiros, Gabriela (2018) Why do tumbleweeds tumble?, Available at: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-do-tumbleweeds-tumble (accessed 30/09/22)]]> 2022-10-02 20:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322881550 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322910461 Tumbleweeds, originally known as Russian thistle, arrived in the United States in shipments of flax seeds from Russia to South Dakota around 1870. [1] Just 15 years later, they had rolled their way into other areas such a California and Canada. They've been impossible to eradicate ever since due to their frequent reproduction rate. [2]

1 - Epple, Anne (1997) Plants of Arizona, Falcon. p. 352. ISBN 978-1-56044-563-0

2 - Nuwer, Rachel (2014) America’s Tumbleweeds Are Actually Russian Invaders, Available at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/americas-tumbleweeds-are-actually-russian-invaders-180952360/#:~:text=They%20arrived%20as%20invaders%20from,imported%20from%20Russia%2C%20Zocalo%20reports. (accessed 01/10/22)

]]> 2022-10-02 21:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322910461 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322993775 Tumbleweeds have become an iconic symbol of the Western genre. Just before a showdown, a tumbleweed breezes through a deserted main street. In Westerns, tumbleweeds often make an appearance to underscore the empty, nature-dominated landscape. [1]

1 - Carlton, Genevieve (2022) 11 Historically Inaccurate Tropes Western Movies Always Get Wrong, Available at: https://www.ranker.com/list/historically-inaccurate-western-movie-tropes/genevieve-carlton (accessed 01/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 00:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2322993775 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2323012373 Cult film - The Big Lebowski opens with a tumbleweed moving through various environments. As it rolls across the desert plains, a cowboy's voiceover can be heard, setting the scene, informing the spectator of the story. Then the tumbleweed rolls into places we don't usually associate with tumbleweeds: such as a beach, Hollywood Boulevard, etc. The tumbleweed is symbolic of main character - The Dude. Like The Dude, it's a relic of a different era. Like The Dude, the tumbleweed doesn't really seem to mind that it's out of place as it continues to roll. [1]

1 - shmoop (2022) The Tumbleweed, Available at: https://www.shmoop.com/the-big-lebowski/tumbleweed-symbol.html (accessed 01/10/22)

]]> 2022-10-03 01:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2323012373 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2323043121 A very humorous culture has surfaced with tumbleweeds in the context of film and TV. Nowadays tumbleweeds are primarily used with humorous intent, for example when a short but embarrassing moment of silence occurs during a scene. Having a background noise that is normally drowned out by foreground noise - a quiet wind, faint crickets chirping, etc. - usually accompanies these tumbleweeds as a marker to say 'nothing is happening' to the audience. [1] These almost always imply awkwardness or convey uncomfortable moments of social interaction.

1 - tv tropes (2022) Quieter Than Silence, Available at: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/QuieterThanSilence (accessed 02/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 01:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2323043121 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324007320 Unfortunately tumbleweeds are considered detrimental to nature in many ways. They thrive with disturbed soil situations and are a major contributor to native plant extinctions and wildfires, being highly flammable and bouncing over vegetation between fields or areas of forest as fire breaks out. [1] Large tumbleweeds can form clusters which can be extremely hazardous. This can most obviously happen when fences and similar obstacles cause the accumulation, however, they can also become entangled with each other, forming piles that can no longer roll. Such piles can be a serious threat to trapped vehicles or buildings and their occupants, most particularly because they are dry and flammable. [2]

1 - Weed Abatement Division (2011) Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/acwm/215984_WADTProgram.pdf (accessed 02/10/22)

2 - Stablein, Marilyn (1995) Climate of Extremes: Landscape and Imagination, Black Heron Press, pp. 33-61]]> 2022-10-03 15:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324007320 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324144180 Tumbleweeds do have some positives though, enjoying interesting use as an ancient soap-making ingredient, supposedly carrying soothing and nutritious values for the skin. [1]

1 - dryland wilds (2018) tumbleweed + wild mint botanical soap, Available at: https://www.drylandwilds.com/shop/mint-soap#:~:text=Tumbleweed%2C%20an%20ancient%20soap%2Dmaking,earthy%20bar%2C%20grounded%20in%20history. (accessed 02/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 16:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324144180 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324187255 Another interesting use for tumbleweed is its ingredient as a food. Edible tumbleweed can be as an alternative to spinach, as proven in the Wild West. However, once the tumbleweed grows into a large, prickly bush, it becomes too tough and dangerous to eat. [1]

1 - Bovshow, Shirley (2012) Tumbleweed is Edible! Spinach Alternative, Available at: https://foodiegardener.com/tumbleweed-is-edible-spinach-alternative/ (accessed 02/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 16:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324187255 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324542502 Kimber, Rebecca (2022) How to be an eco-conscious family without the stress, Available at: https://earthyb.com/blog/how-to-be-an-eco-conscious-family-without-the-stress/#:~:text=Being%20eco%2Dconscious%20(aka%20environmentally,you%20can%20to%20reduce%20it. (accessed 03/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 20:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324542502 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324587376
- Go Plastic Free

- Reduce Food Waste

- Shop Second Hand

- Choose an Electric Vehicle

- Pay Attention to the Products You Buy

Wisner, Wendy (2022) How Your Family Can Be More Eco-Conscious in 2022, Available at: https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-your-family-can-be-more-eco-conscious-6542886 (accessed 03/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 21:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324587376 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324689666 For whatever reason, eco-friendly living is more appealing to women. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that in America, the average single man is responsible for the equivalent of 32 tons of carbon dioxide a year, compared with 30 tons for a woman. This is mostly because of vehicle use. [1] During the pandemic, people have become more sensitive to the environmental impact of their shopping decisions - and companies are responding. In a 2019 Global Consumer Insights Survey, just 35% of respondents said they chose sustainable products to help protect the environment, 37% said they looked for products with environmentally friendly packaging, and 41% said they avoided the use of plastic when they could. A study by creative research platform - Visual GPS, indicates a shift during the pandemic. The survey found that 81% of people expect companies to be environmentally conscious in their advertising and communications, and 69% of respondents said they were doing everything possible to minimize their carbon footprint, up from 63% just a year earlier. [2]

1 - Conway, Sian (2018) Does Environmentalism Have An Image Problem?, Available at: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/does-environmentalism-have-an-image-problem_uk_5a572762e4b0d1a645f96c24 (accessed 03/10/22)

2 - Emmert, Amy (2021) The rise of the eco-friendly consumer, Available at: https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-rise-of-the-eco-friendly-consumer (accessed 03/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 23:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324689666 nholdsworth2 https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324703061 Earthy tones are most associated with eco-conscious products. These products are tasked with cultivating a brand image that conveys their kindness and their connection to nature. Eco-friendly organisations should use these earthy tones to communicate their positive impact on the planet. Green and brown are both commonly used because they reflect natural elements, such as grass and dirt. Some organisations may opt to use yellow as well to emulate sunshine and invoke feelings of happiness [1]

1 - Vyond Team (2019) 20 Color Palettes For Your Brand Design, Available at: https://www.vyond.com/resources/20-color-palettes-for-your-brand-design/ (accessed 03/10/22)]]> 2022-10-03 23:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nholdsworth2/6yhlb1fs322rlvup/wish/2324703061