DETROIT YOUTH ENERGY SQUAD: WASTE WATER WARRIORS
Works with DPS for summer program. Water resources …how to treat waste water. Need approvals for the city…need to know what’s required?
Michael Zellus: Graduate of Fredrick Douglass Academy, Participate of Water Cycle Track for DYES. Plans to attend Weber State University to study Political Science
Spoke on Composting Toilet: a five gallon toilet that uses no water to flush. Takes 8 months for water to break down, then can be used as compost and agricultural use.
Daija Bridgewater: Cody HS. Graduate. Plans to major in Environmental Studies at Henry Ford College
Spoke on purpose and need of Composting Toilet. The need would be good for those traveling to/from work and school. Good for homeless and those without running water in the community. This is a way to give back to the community.
Raven Lion: Northwestern HS junior
Composting Toilet saves money and water. An average family of 4 uses 108 gal per day, rainwater drainage is added onto water bill, thus increasing water bill. With the toilet there’s a rain water catching system, thus reducing amount of water entering sewer system.
Gibran Washington—Green School Coordinator for Northwest Detroit
Works with DPS, Eco Works, during school year and teaches sustainability. During summer Teaches on water resources, specifically in Detroit, during summer works with HS students.More