Physics Tutorial: Two Teachers Team Up to Conserve Water and Save the Earth
Fix the Earth's Problems
Michael Droste and Jeffrey Walker, two teachers from Illinois, teamed up to write a song called "Save the Planet." The teachers are going to donate partial proceeds from the song to, "Those not for profit groups - dedicated to saving the planet." "We wanted a way to reach students, parents and everyone about this issue - and what better way than through a song," said Jeff. The song gives you easy, simple steps, that you can take to make the world a better place for you and everyone on the planet. Droste and Walker are very proud of their music and feel that this is a way for those who want to do get involved and help fix the earth's problems that affect everyone.
"We wanted to emphasize points that every person on the planet can do, such as: water and energy conservation along with recycling plastics and paper," said Jeff. (This message is found in the middle of the song.) Mike stated, "We wanted to bring people's attention on how we have damaged the earth from dumping garbage in the oceans and cutting down the forests." But besides emphasizing the problems, the song was written by the duo to bring a message of hope and positive change. "By people of the world working together and getting involved - we can make the changes needed to clean up our home."
"Songs are a very fun and yet strong way to get a message into people's minds through a melody that people don't forget," said Jeff. Included on the album are 2 versions of the song: both a pop version and an acoustic version. Also included on the album are: instrumental versions of the songs. "We want people to use and sing the song," said Mike. "The background tracks are there for people to use and sing at local events," said Jeff. "Don't forget, you can 'gift this music' in the online music stores and have it sent to friends, relatives and business partners," added Jeff, "What better gift can you give?"
The duo hope to get their message of positive change out to the public. Here is a lyrical quote from the song: "...with everyone working together we can turn this thing around." Many who have heard the song, go away humming the melody about ways in which they can "Save the Planet."
The album "Save The Planet" by Michael Droste and Jeffrey Walker is available through the Itunes music store. Our goal is to raise $5,000,000 - Please consider buying the whole album and don't forget you can 'gift this music' to friends, relatives and business partners. Partial proceeds will be donated to not for profit groups dedicated to saving the planet.
• Water your lawn only when it needs it OR not at all. Set your sprinklers for more days in between watering. Think about converting your lawn to native plants.
• Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints.
• Don't run the hose while washing your car.
• Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors.
• Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher.
• Shorten your showers.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks.
• Don't water the sidewalks, driveway or gutter. Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs--and only there.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
• Turn off the water while shaving.
• Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator.
• Don't defrost frozen foods with running water.
• Don't let the faucet run while you clean vegetables. Rinse them in a filled sink or pan.
• Use the garbage disposal less and use garbage can more.
• Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.
• Water during the cool parts of the day.
• Dispose of hazardous materials properly. One quart of oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water.
Interesting Facts:
• 1 lb of hamburger or steak uses some 2,600 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 lb of bread requires 500 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 serving (8 oz.) of chicken requires 330 gallons of water.
• Growing one cotton T-shirt requires 256 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 egg requires over 100 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 serving (8 fl. oz.) of milk requires 48 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 serving (2 oz.) of pasta requires 36 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 serving (4.6 oz.) of oranges requires 14 gallons of water.
• Producing 1 serving (4.3 oz.) of tomatoes requires 8 gallons of water.
• American Thanksgiving dinner for six people requires over 30,000 gallons of water.
Information on this page was taken from http://www.SaveThePlanetSong.org . Physics 24/7 does not guarantee or warranty the information on this page.
