FernBluffGreenCast

Recycling Plastic Bags

fernbluffgreencast — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:16:42 +0000

This weeks edition talks about our school’s plastic bag recycling project. Did you know that we collect those plastic bags that you get at the grocery store and have them recycled into reusable bags called “envirobags”? Tune in to find out more about this project!

Nuclear Power

fernbluffgreencast — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:01:43 +0000

This week’s episode is about utilizing nuclear power. Scientist all agree that we need to find alternatives to fossil fuels, but is nuclear power a good option? Tune in to find out the pros and cons of using this energy source.

Monarch Butterflies

fernbluffgreencast — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:03:52 +0000

This week’s episode is about Monarch Butterflies. These marvelous insects are the only species of butterflies that engage in a yearly mass migration from as far as Canada, all the way to California and Mexico (traveling up to 3,000 miles). Tune in to find out more about them, why their numbers are dwindling, and how you can help them.

Water Saving Tips

fernbluffgreencast — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:57:36 +0000

This week’s episode gives you many useful tips on how to save water. Did you know that several states expect water shortages by the year 2013, or that a faucet that drips can waste more that 2,700 gallons a year? Tune in to find out ways that you can help save water!

Water Efficient Toilets

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:06:46 +0000

This week’s episode looks at one of the many ways they we can use our limited water efficiently…by using water efficient toilets. Did you know that Americans use 5 billion gallons of clean water every day to flush their toilets? Tune in for a better perspective!

FreeRice-dot-com

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:43:43 +0000

This week’s episode spotlights a remarkable humanitarian website called FreeRice.com. Tune in to find out how you can help feed hungary families around the world simply by playing educational games!

Energy Consumption

fernbluffgreencast — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:33:50 +0000

This week’s episode gives our listeners some perspective on how much of the energy we consume is dependent on non-renewable resources like coal and oil. Did you know that in 2004, 71% of our energy usage came from fossil fuels and that in 2008 that percentage went up to 85%? That means that we increasing our dependence on these dwindling resources instead of utilizing greener renewable resources. Tune in for more information.

Recycling in Schools

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:15:02 +0000

This week’s edition of the Fern Bluff GreenCast looks at the need for recycling in schools. Our podcaster this week found out that our school threw away over 61,000 pounds of trash last year, and estimates that about half of it was recyclable. Tune in to find out how she proposes to address this issue.

The Importance of Rainforests

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:19:56 +0000

This week’s episode adds to our listeners’ knowledge of just how important the rainforests are in our global equation. Did you know that 200 trees are cut down every minute in the rainforests? Did you know that while rainforests only make up 6% of the earth’s surface that 75% of the world’s wildlife live there? Tune in to find out how rainforests can help us in the battle against cancer, how you can help protect them, and much more!

Deepwood Recycling Center

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:24:32 +0000

This week’s episode provides our local listeners with information about the recycling center located at 310 Deepwood Drive in Round Rock, Texas. Did you know that you can drop off your corrugated cardboard (that is not picked up by the recycling truck) to be recycled instead of throughing it in the trash? Or, did you know that curb-side pickup is available for the recycling of large appliances? Tune into to find out all of different kinds of materials (fiberboard, automotive materials, plastics, and more) that you can recycle at the Deepwood Recycling Center!

Plumpy’Nut

fernbluffgreencast — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:03:29 +0000

The student who did this week’s episode wanted to produce a podcast on a very unique product called “Plumpy’Nut.” Do you want to find out what Plumpy’Nut is and who is using it? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

http://imcworldwide.org/

Saving the Rainforests

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:37:00 +0000

This week’s episode is brought to by another student who has researched the rapid decline of our world’s rainforest habitats. Did you know that since 1970, the amount of rainforest that has been cut down in Brazil alone equals the size of Texas? Tune in to find out some of the repercussions of this trend, and how you can help save the rainforests and help our school out at the same time!

Harp Seals

fernbluffgreencast — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:09:45 +0000

This week’s episode talks about Harp Seals, also known as “Saddle-Back Seals,” continuing our focus on wildlife conservation. Did you know that over 1 million of these beautiful mammals have been killed over the last three years alone? Tune in to learn interesting facts about them and why they are being hunted!

Florida Panthers

fernbluffgreencast — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:28:48 +0000

This week’s episode continues our focus on wildlife conservation: the Florida panther. Did you know that these beautiful animals used to roam from Florida all the way to Tennessee? Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 100 of them left and that they will become extinct within the next few decades. Please tune in to find out what is happening to these majestic animals!

Protect the Cheetahs

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:38:50 +0000

This week’s episode is the first of many that our students wanted to produce on wildlife conservation. Did you know that in the year 1900 there were over 100,000 cheetahs roaming the earth, and that their population has fallen to around 10,000? Please tune to find out more facts about the fastest mammal on land, and how you can help protect them. Cheetah Conservation Fund

Recycling Glass

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:43:30 +0000

This week’s episode is about recycling glass. Did you know that creating glass from recycled glass consumes 40% less energy than creating it from scratch, and that glass (unlike other materials) can be recycled over and over again? Tune in to find out how much of our glass is made from recycled glass, how to prepare your glass for recycling, and more!

Water-Wise Gardening

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:27:25 +0000

This week’s episode is on water-wise gardening. Did you know planting non-native species requires more water, more care, and displaces native species of plants? Tune into to find out more facts, suggestions on types of plants to use, and websites that can help you chose the correct species for your area.

Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

fernbluffgreencast — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:21:55 +0000

This week’s edition of the FernBluffGreenCast is full of tips on how to live green by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Did you know you can save up to 85% of your electricity consumption by turning up your AC during summer months and using fans, and by shutting down your computer when your are not using it? Tune in to find out how long your showers should be, what to do with your water bottle, and much more!

Reduce Global Warming

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:16:59 +0000

This week’s episode talks about how driving habits effect global warming. Did you know that every gallon of gas a car burns emits about 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air? Tune in for more statistics and to find out how at least one student is trying reduce her family’s carbon footprint!

Recycling Computers

fernbluffgreencast — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:46:08 +0000

This week’s edition is about recycling computers. Recently Texas passed a law that requires all computer manufacturers to provide free recycling of their products in order to be able to sell computers, becoming the fourth state to do so. Did you know that recycling a million computers is the equivalent of taking 17,000 cars off the road in terms of greenhouse gas emissions? Tune in to find out more!