Down to Earth with Zac Efron on Netflix
Rating: 10/10
Summary
This is the first episode in the series. The series follows Zac and Darin around the world as they search for healthy and sustainable ways to live. From making fresh bread in volcanic grounds on a lake to crossing tectonic plates, you are in for an adventure that will satisfy your senses. The episode then explores a geothermal plant which shows in detail how Iceland is producing their electricity, you could say it was a powerful segment. The next part of the show gets icy hot (warning you will see a shirtless Zac Efron). After a relaxing spa stop, Zac and Darin then go coco(a) for making their own chocolate bars at a local company. I guess no one ever told Zac and Darin not to chase waterfalls for the next bit of the show. After they receive some negative ions, they are off to a power station to see how the hydropower process works. At this point you may be wondering what the "DILL" is with this series, and to that I would say you are just going to have to sit back and enjoy what is on your plate. The last stop on this amazing trip is Resource Park: Blue Lagoon and it is certainly not least. This episode covers working with nature and creating sustainable changes in the way we live and treat the planet. Overall, I loved this episode and thought that the content had a lot of value. I think that is important for every country to continue to work on their environmental impact. I would recommend this episode (and series) to everyone, young and old, we can be a part of the change.
Fast Facts
100% of Iceland's electricity comes from a renewable energy source produced by heat from volcanic activity under the surface and the force from the waterfalls
One steam powered turbine conducts 45 megawatts which can run 45,000 homes
In 2017, fossil fuels (coal, petrolym, natural gas, and others) counted for 63% of the United States electricity production, Iceland used 0%
Thermal Therapy/ Cryotherapy - The hot stones relax the muscles creating higher oxygenation levels, the cold stones are applied to reduce inflammation and pain by restricting the blood vessels causing an increase in circulation
Omnom Chocolate Factory - Sources their own cocoa beans, milk and sea salt are locally sourced, fair trade beans and sustainably sourced and roasted on the premises
In 2017, Gullfoss had roughly 1,340,000 visitors
Gullfoss has approximately 37,000 gallons of water per second in the summer and approximately 21,000 of water per second in the winter
Iceland has over 10,000 waterfalls of all shapes and sizes, only 10 waterfalls are hydroelectric
Water in motion produces negative ions which tends to relieve stress, reduce tension, fight depression, and increase energy
There are 15 Power Stations in Iceland which creates 75% Iceland's electricity
Resource Park: Blue Lagoon - Methanol, cosmetics, agriculture, farm raised tropical fish are all industries thriving in this area as a result of by products from the geothermal process
The Blue Lagoon water is rich in silica, sulfate, and other minerals - Helps with psoriasis
Iceland has 7x more tourist than locals
Places to Visit
Bridge Between Continents (North American and Eurasian Tectonic Plates)
Omnom Chocolate Factory (Local company that does chocolate right)
Gullfoss (Waterfalls)
DILL - Michelin Star Restaurant
Resource Park: Blue Lagoon
What I Learned
The United States has a long way to go
Harvesting the elements such as wind, sun, and waves are things that everyone could be doing more of
Use everything, try to waste nothing
Iceland is admired for their natural beauty, food, culture, and RENEWABLE ENERGY
Change does not happen overnight, but it has to start somewhere
Change can be uncomfortable, but if it is for the better, it is worth it
We can all change a little, what we can, where we can
Work with nature rather than against it
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