Biomass Energy By: Teresa Rewald and Nicky Gioioso

How it works Biomass is burned to generates steam that turn a turbine that turns produce mechanical or electrical energy

what is biomass? what does it replace coal, oil, natural gas, uranium.

Advantages Renewable Recycling waste reduces pollution & spread of disease Lesser pollution Uses up carbon dioxide and produces oxygen Created from human and animal wastes

Disadvantages Cost is very high Produces a dirty smell Transportation of biogas through a pipe over a long distance is difficult

Fly ash bricks Fly Ash bricks are made of fly ash, lime, gypsum and sand. These can be used for building construction. what it replaces Used in place of clay bricks

Fly ash bricks Advantages More resistant to salinity and water than conventional bricks Disadvantages Bonding is lower due to smooth finish, Also the quality of sand needs to be checked.

Composter Compost is decomposed plant matter. its primary function is to improve the quality of soil What it Replaces Trash can

Composter Advantages Help the Landfills, Help the Environment Save Money Disadvantages Compost Can Smell Compost Can Attract Pests Composting Can Take a Long Time

Shipping Container houses Is a eco friendly house what does it replace Replaces a brick house or a normal house

Shipping container homes Advantages structural strength eco-friendly save costs Disadvantages Temperature Problems with building permit there must be enough free space available Breathing in vapors

Rain Barrel Barrel used to hold rainwater What it replaces Rain spouts/ the gutter

Rain Barrel Advantages Backup source of water during times of drought or between rain showers Saves money by lowering your water bill Helps to keep our creeks and beaches clean Disadvantages Unpredictable Rainfall Cost