How Nature Disposes of Waste & Mealworms Composting Styrofoam — Eddy Garcia featured on the Urban Farm Podcast
Eddy was interviewed on the Urban Farm Podcast on Polystyrene Eating Bugs… and the episode has been released!
So if you’ve been curious about finding allies in nature for waste disposal, or how to form a better relationship with nature in general, then listen in!
IN THIS PODCAST:
He is always on the lookout to find ways to have a better relationship with nature, so when Eddy Garcia noticed that some beetle larvae were eating the polystyrene cup he put them in, he jumped into experiments to learn more. Using a surfboard in a science experiment, his achieved some exciting and astonishing results. All of this tied into his work to educate others about regenerative systems, and even aspiring surfers in Iowa are learning about earth systems through his projects.
LISTEN IN AND LEARN ABOUT:
Living in a remote valley in Hawaii and our quest to live better with nature
Experimenting with some beetle larva to see what they eat
Finding that the larva are able to eat Styrofoam
Breaking the bonds in styrene into simpler compounds
Being inspired to look past just recycling and to bioremediation as a solution
Looking at some ratios of polystyrene and Styrofoam in landfills and the volume in mass
Bringing the concepts into the surfing world
Connecting with kids in Iowa through their interest in surfing
Making the research available through their regenerative education centers
The process that is in testing using compost from old surfboards to grow ingredients for new surfboards
Benefits of regenerative processes explained
Working towards a healthier relationship with nature
If you want to order a surfboard do your research!
QUOTES FROM THE PODCAST:
“Mistakes are our greatest assets.” — Eddy Garcia, Living Earth Systems
“There are two ways to wealth: to acquire more, or desire less” — Eddy Garcia, Living Earth Systems
