California's Garden Fountain Study and Results
California's Garden Fountain Study and Results The first implementation of a soda tax in the USA came in February 2014, when it was approved by the city of Berkley, California. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to encourage more people to select healthier choices, such as water. Research was done to guarantee that individuals of all races and economic classes had access to clean, working drinking fountains. By developing a mobile GPS application, researchers were able to amass data on Berkley’s drinking water fountains. This info was cross-referenced with demographic information on race and income acquired from the US Census Community Study database.
The professionals looked to use both data sets to figure out if demographics were interconnected to drinking water fountain access. The surrounding demographics of each water fountain location was made note of, while also deciding whether race or income rates made a huge difference in the state of repair of each individual fountain. The fact that the fountains were functioning was not a guarantee that they were well-maintained, since quite a few were in need of maintenance and repair.
Eco-Friendly Fountains: Good for the Planet
Eco-Friendly Fountains: Good for the Planet Have you always wanted to prettify the look of your house? Solar water features might be the answer - they are a perfect add-on to any home because they embellish the layout and raise the price of your home.
They are the same as electric fountains in that they help with one's overall health but they also offer financial benefits. Despite initial expenses, the long-term investment in this type of fountain is worth it. Despite periodic power outages, your fountain will not be affected because it does not run on electricity. Running water fountains means that your use of electricity will go up and thus your monthly bill. Even though short-term costs might be more substantial than you had predicted, don't forget that your residence is increasing in value.
Higher bills is not the only problem with using more electricity, the environment takes a big hit as well. The only source of energy used by solar powered water features is sunlight making them a “green” option. The eco-system can only benefit from the use of solar powered houses and water fountains.
This kind of fountain demands less maintenance than others. Since these do not function using an electric motor that could clog up with clutter, they need little cleaning. And less cleaning means more time to enjoy yourself!