Zachary Levi from the show “Chuck” nips the drip from leaky faucets.
Cool & useful shower and bathroom items
January 6th, 2010
A fun collection of cool and useful bathroom items - creative inventions designed to make our lives easier and more efficient. Creative rubber drain plug for your sink with a quirky twist. And ensure a sure-footed shower, peel these bananas and apply them to the floor of your bathtub or shower stall. Use the shower timer to conserve water and spend less time in the shower. Fun and useful ideas.
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The Cleanest & Dirtiest Water in the U.S.
December 23rd, 2009
Check out the list of Cities in the United States that have the Dirtiest and who has the cleanest!
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December 11, 2009 : International Mountain Day
December 11th, 2009
International Mountain Day
It was the UN General Assembly who designated 11 December, from 2003 onwards, as ‘International Mountain Day’. This decision results from the success of the UN International Year of Mountains in 2002, which increased global awareness of the importance of mountains. Every year, International Mountain Day is observed with a different theme relevant to sustainable mountain development
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☼ H2O tip: Turn off water while shaving or use an electric razor.
December 10th, 2009
In the bathroom keep the water use to a minimum, turn the water off while shaving or brushing teeth. Do not let the water run and walk away. Be mindful of your water use.
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☼ H2O tip: Schedule watering appropriately with the weather.
December 7th, 2009
- Adjust sprinklers to water only grass areas and not impervious surfaces such as streets,
driveways and walkways.
- Mow grass to a height of 2 2 to 3 inches. Taller grass shades the roots and soil surface,
which helps reduce the amount of water that is lost to evaporation.
- Use sprinklers that spray low large drops vs. high fine ones.
- Use hand held soakers for small trees, shrubs and plants.
- Use shut off nozzles on hoses and repair leaky hoses and fittings.
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Ed Begley Jr. urges water conservation
December 4th, 2009
Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. appears in a new public service announcement that Newport Beach city officials hope will inspire residents to conserve water. “What makes our environment thrive is water,” Begley says in the 30-second spot. “It’s time to change our water use habits.” Begley took a break to from making his new reality series on eco-friendly living called “Living with Ed” to film the public service announcement. In the announcement, Begley encourages Newport Beach residents to conserve water by planting drought-resistant landscaping around their homes and watering less. The public service announcement will be featured this year and into 2010 in all Newport Beach movie theaters, at the annual Newport Beach Film Festival, and on the local Newport Beach government channel, available on Time-Warner Channel 3 and Cox Channel 30. The video also can be viewed at www.watersmartnewport.org.
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Fort Worth to give away low-flush toilets
November 30th, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Water Department is offering holiday gifts of their own to qualified customers.
The department is offering 7,000 low-flush toilets free of charge as part of its water conservation program.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the toilets are available to Fort Worth water customers who live in homes built before 1994 and have toilets that use more than three gallons of water per flush.
The new toilets use just 0.8 of a gallon to flush liquids and 1.28 gallons for solids.
A department spokeswoman says the new toilets would save the typical homeowner about $76 per year on their water bills.
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Water - Use It Wisely Thanksgiving Water Tips
November 25th, 2009
Thanksgiving Water Tips
At its core Thanksgiving is about gathering with our closest family and friends to give thanks for things that we often take for granted. And it’s in that same spirit that this year we must all come together to recognize the ultimate resource that is often taking for granted - water.
So as you’re preparing your festive meal, trading family stories and indulging in the blissful gluttony that is Thanksgiving, we ask that you keep these simple water saving tips in mind:
- When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.
- Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
- Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
- Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.
Just following these simple steps can greatly reduce your personal water consumption. Of course there is always more that you can do in the way of conservation, but where we’d really like your help is in spreading the word. So share your new tips with family and friends this week and even better document your Thanksgiving water saving effort on our Facebook page.
Snap a few pictures, take a little video, do anything you want to share your success and become an active member of the Water - Use It Wisely family.
Tags: Conservation, Thanksgiving, water
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Conserve & Recycle simple steps
November 24th, 2009
According to the EPA, the national recycling rate is just 30%… Recycling is a great way individuals can make a difference, both locally and globally.
Use rechargeable batteries. Use the National Crayon Recycle Program to get crayons reused. The shoes Crocs can be mailed to: Crocs Recycling West, 3375 Enterprise Ave, Bloomington CA 92316. They recycle and donates to families. Clothing can simply be handed down or brought to Salvation army or Goodwill. Wire hangars can be put in your regular recycling bin. All your Holiday cards can be sent to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
And of course we hope your already recycling the basics - paper, plastic & glass!
Buy Recycled
Laura Janelli said…use recyclable bags. Check out www.bagnesia.com.
Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild the entire commercial airline fleet every six months.
Recycling saves energy, landfill space and natural resources.
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