Transcript File - Catherine E. Strawley

Objective
 Determine
the value of water and
problems with Earth’s water source
 Discover ways to protect & conserve
water, and the benefits of doing so
Water is Valuable
 70%
of the Earth is covered with water
 Only 3% is freshwater
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2/3 of freshwater can not be accessed by
humans because it is stored in the icecaps
and glaciers
Only 1/3 of freshwater on Earth is available
to and can be used for human
consumption
Wetland
Losses
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1900: 50% of
wetlands mainly
lost to
development
Algal Blooms
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Cleaning supplies may contain phosphorus,
which contributes to algal blooms.
Algal blooms occur when conditions allow for
a lot of algae, usually blue-green algae to
grow in excessive amounts.
This can be green, red, brown or blue.
The algae can deplete fish in the water of
their source of oxygen and release chemicals
that can threaten the health of any life that
may consume the water.
Algal Blooms
Water Conservation: Home
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Check EVERYTHING for leaks
Use foam pipe insulators (heats water faster)
Shower instead of bath
Low-flow shower heads (less than 2.5 gallons
per minute): “A four-minute shower uses
approximately 20 to 40 gallons of water.”
Low-flow faucet
Toilets: bottle trick (need 3 gallons to flush);
adjustable toilet flappers control amount of
water used per flush
Water Conservation: Garden
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Install a rain barrel to collect water that runs
off the roof & use this water in the garden
Install a rain garden to trap water and
nutrients
Use mulch/compost: it will hold moisture for a
longer time
Water plants early in the morning: prevents
growth of fungus and evaporation
Clean with a broom not with your hose
Plant native plants
Eco-Friendly Cleaner Benefits
Extremely
cost effective
Ingredients are easy to find
Easy and quick to make
More efficient in cleaning
Healthier for the family
You Choose: Eco-Friendly
Cleaner
 Laundry
detergent
 Dishwasher detergent
 All purpose cleaner
 Hand soap
Laundry Detergent (powder)
Ingredients:
 1 cup Borax Natural Laundry Booster
 1 cup Arm and Hammer Super Washing
Soda
 1/2 bar Fels Naptha Soap
Instructions:
 Cut bar of soap in half and grate it
 Store in an air-tight container
 Add Borax, then Baking Soda to container
 Use about 1 tbsp per load
Dish-washing Detergent
Ingredients:
 1 cup washing soda
 1 cup borax
 ½ cup salt
 ½ cup citric acid (can be a powder, such
as unsweetened lemonade)
Instructions: Mix together and store in a
container. Use one tablespoon per load. For
a better outcome, add vinegar to the rinse
dispenser.
All-Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
 White distilled vinegar
 Water
 Spray bottle for storage and use
Instructions: Fill the bottle roughly with 1 part
water: 1 part vinegar. This dilutes the
vinegar so that it is not to strong but can still
work well to cut grease and grime for proper
cleaning power!
Hand Soap
Ingredients:
 Castile Soap
 Water
 Storage Container
Instructions: Mix the Castile Soap with water
within the container. It should be a solution
of 1 part Castile Soap and 1 part water.
Sources
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“A Homeowner’s Guide to Lakeshore Living.” Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Lake
Sunapee Protective Association, 2012. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
Blue-Green Algae.” Department of Health and Human Services. North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services, 02 May 2012. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
"Dahl. Exhibit 3-17. Average annual change in wetland acreage in the contiguous
U.S., 1954-2004." Chart. Semantic Community. Mind Touch TCS, 2006. Web. 21 Oct. 2012.
Environmental Protection Agency. "Composting: Environmental Benefits." U.S.
Environmental protection Agency. Environmental Protection Agency, 03 Nov. 2011. Web.
4 Oct. 2011.
“Half of all wetlands destroyed since 1900.” The Australian. The Australian, 17 Oct. 2012.
Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
“Harmful Algal Blooms: Simple Plants With Toxic Implications.” National Ocean and
Atmospheric Administration. NOAA, 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
Howard, Brian. “Never Pay for Household Cleansers Again.” The Daily Green. Hearst
Communications, Inc., 2012. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
“Human Appropriation of the World’s Freshwater Supply.” Global Change. University of
Michigan, 2006. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
Miller, Crystal. “Making Homemade Laundry Soap.” The Family Homestead. Crystal Miller,
2007. Web. 30 Dec. 2012.
"Number of Cases of Illnesses Due to Drinking Water Outbreaks, 1991-2000." Chart. Water
Quality and Health. Water Quality and Health Council, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
Weis, Sam. “Blue-Green Algae.” Clean Wisconsin. Sam Weis, 03 Aug. 2011.
“25 ways to conserve water in the home and yard.” eartheasy. Eartheasy.com, 2012.
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