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 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, 20225 min readLessons of Abundance, True Profit & Metis PracticesOne of the lessons that stood out to me was shifting from a mindset of scarcity to abundance. A friend had recently shared an anecdote...
Jessica PiñerosJan 15, 20226 min readLife Cycle Assessment of a T-shirtThis article looks into the life cycle of a standard 100% cotton t-shirt. However, there is still some packaging and tagging to consider....
Jessica PiñerosJan 15, 20227 min readApplication of Systems Thinking to Sustainability Challenges (Food, Energy, Water Nexus)FEW is an important acronym in sustainability as it represents the food, energy, and water nexus that connects many of the world’s...
