Exploravision+Zero+waste+cafeteria+via+fungus


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Describe your Topic below: Our topic invovles working towards a zero waste environment. We are going to try and enact this type of environment in our school building using commositing, recycling of almost all materials, and education. We think that many students don't recycle because it's not readily available and they are unaware that certain products are recyclable. We are going to begin by researching different ways to work towards creating a zero waste environment and the different local methods of product reuse.

Brainstorm what you know and what you would like to know:

different recycling methods, products that can be recycled, and what can be recycled. ||  ||< We would like to know if it's possible to create a no waste environment in our school, and if possible, how? We would like to understand what steps need to be taken in working towards a no waste environment. ||
 * = ** What we (think) we know ** ||=  ||= What we would like to know / understand ||
 * < We think we know a decent amount about

What are the essentials to a productive vermicomposting bin and how can the prototypes be manipulated to fit an educational environment?
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RESEARCH WEBSITES
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http://www.vbep.org/conference/Zero_Waste.pdf That's the url for a powerpoint that describes some of the benefits of a zero waste environment and some companies that have or are close to achieving it. It's a little bit old but I think it has valuable benefits that could be included in the research for a zero waste cafeteria.

The Science of Composting: Explaining the interaction between microorganisms, macroorganisms, and nutrients

[] This is a good resource for finding information on how to make our school a less wasteful environment.

[] website that describes the meaning of different numbered plastics and gives example of each.

http://www.compostbins.com/compost-bins/worm-composters/12177+12185+4293040665.cfm?source=googleaw&kwid=worm%20composting%20system&tid=exact this is a site that sells the worm composting sites we discussed in class. the prices are a lot higher than i expected but they are very compact. our project would need some sort of fundraising piece in conjunction with it, because it's a lot for just us three to pay.

[] site that gives instructions and tips on making a worm container.

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/easywormbin.htm simplest design and supposedly most efficient. using.

[] gives some information about worms and how they are able to break down the food.

[] more information on worm composting. goes into a little more detail about vermicomposting.

[] Thissite is helpful for the posters involved in our project. It describes the science of composting, which is very similar to vermicomposting.

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