Jessica PiñerosFeb 23, 20231 min readDEI in EcotourismThe Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) defines DEI in travel as bringing equitable tourism benefits to destination communities,...
Jessica PiñerosJan 4, 20231 min readAlgae TechnologiesExecutive Summary: Biofuels are like any fuel that when burned can be converted to energy and are produced from a biological source. The...
Jessica PiñerosJan 4, 20234 min readRainwater HarvestingRainwater cropping or harvesting is the capture of rain water from rooftops, diverted by a system of gutters, pipes and filters into...
Jessica PiñerosJan 4, 20237 min readWater for Ecosystems in Water Allocation ManagementAquatic ecosystems Sectoral water use usually looks at water demand for domestic use, industrial use, and agricultural use. However, it...
Jessica PiñerosJan 4, 20235 min readThe Truth About GMO'sGMO’s, or genetically modified organisms are a highly debated topic within the larger sustainability, environment, and agriculture...
Jessica PiñerosJun 9, 20221 min readFood Security Challenges of Miami, FLIntroduction My hometown of Miami is known for its tropical weather, beaches, parties, diversity, art and other rich culture. It is a...
Jessica PiñerosMar 22, 20221 min readMulti-Land-Use Design at Great Stage ParkExecutive Summary: Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, at an hour’s drive southeast of Nashville, lies one of the nation’s premier event...
Jessica PiñerosJan 16, 20224 min readWaste Does Not ExistThe idea that there is no such thing as waste blows my mind (in a good way) and at the same time it feels so familiar. It feels like a...
Jessica PiñerosJan 14, 20227 min readSustainability Challenges in Miami-Dade CountyAs I mentally stitch together the information around sustainability challenges in Miami-Dade County (MDC) it is a challenge in itself to...