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Local Impacts on Larger Earth Systems

This comprehensive overview explores critical local environmental issues affecting larger Earth systems, specifically focusing on water conservation methods such as the Colorado River's 5.2 million acre-feet per year supply and the Carlsbad Desalination Plant's 56,000 acre-feet per year output. It discusses recycling challenges and California's plastic bag legislation, alongside the varying success of reusable bag initiatives. Further, the ecological importance of soil health is highlighted, along with sustainable transportation options and energy conservation efforts at Cuyamaca College.

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Local Impacts on Larger Earth Systems

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  1. Local Impacts on Larger Earth Systems Cuyamaca College Fall 2010

  2. Water

  3. Water – Not a lot to spare

  4. Colorado River provides 5.2 million acre-feet per year (AFY) Recycled Water – Today’s landscaping Tomorrow’s resource? Carlsbad Desalination Plant will provide 56,000 AFY

  5. Water + Plastic • AB 1998 • No plastic bags in California • 5 ¢ per recycled paper bag • The American Chemistry Council • Reusable bags and the bacteria scare

  6. Plastic Forest

  7. Disposable vs. Reusable

  8. Water for Drinking(are we on Plastic again?!?) In this corner: The Glass Vs. The Bottle • Virginia banned the bottle, then brought it back • Concord, Mass., wants to ban the bottle • State of Washington’s “sin tax” includes the bottle • Gourmet Drinking Fountain? • Do all states recycle? • Cuyamaca can recycle ALL plastics • If you can’t recycle at home, bring it here!

  9. Water + Chemistry • The ecosystem STARTS at the soil • Plants need both water and good soil. • Composting – not as hard as you think • The San Francisco Model Wormy drawing courtesy of Anne Hoglund

  10. AirIs it all about the car? Faculty and Staff Carpooling, bicycling is great, but… 65% of faculty are Contingent (that means more than one school) Staff and the 4 day workweek Full time vs. Part time Students

  11. AirCarpooling – Rideshare

  12. AirHybrid Cars

  13. AirElectric Cars: Chevy Volt vs. European and Israeli EC’s

  14. Energy • All Energy Comes from the Sun – even wind.

  15. Biosphere • Cuyamaca College: Setting aside a place for wildlife to be wildlife.

  16. Big Picture Cuyamaca College • Can we ban plastic? • Continue to recycle • Transportation • Lights and energy • Trees • Ideas?

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