Tag: water conservation

How to Have a Lawn That Even Echophiles Will Adore

How to Have a Lawn That Even Echophiles Will Adore

We’ve all heard about the environmentally friendly landscaping method that requires little to no supplemental water: xeriscaping. Or, as my nephew calls it, zero-scaping. While it’s especially popular in arid climates where the water crisis is a daily reality, the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Gardening, Home, Water
Residents Protest Water Rate Increase of 245% in Silicon Valley Suburb

Residents Protest Water Rate Increase of 245% in Silicon Valley Suburb

Two thousand residents of Milpitas California submitted their signatures to their local City Council as a protest to the elimination of tiered water rates and the 245% rate increase to be imposed in stages by April 1 2016, with additional… 0 Shares | | Posted in Constitution, Environment, Free Speech, Health, Home, Liberty, Liberty, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Money, News, Politics & Government, Water
A Few Easy Ways to ‘Green’ Your Property

A Few Easy Ways to ‘Green’ Your Property

Believe it or not, it’s easier than you might think to conserve energy and save money on utility costs while helping the environment, if you are a home owner.  First, check off the basic task of replacing incandescent light bulbs… 0 Shares | | Posted in Gardening, Home, Water
Does Urinating in the Shower Help Conserve Water?

Does Urinating in the Shower Help Conserve Water?

When people think of the shower, they typically consider it a place where they can get rid of the dirt and muck of the day by thoroughly brushing, lathering and rising. Not a whole lot of people would equate urinating… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Lifestyle, News, Water, Weird
10 Tips to Stop Wasting Water this Summer

10 Tips to Stop Wasting Water this Summer

Stop Wasting Water this Summer It’s summertime, and you know what that means! Sprinklers, pools, slip ‘n slides, and of course watering those lovely looking flowers. However, with more and more areas facing a continuing drought crisis, it’s becoming even… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Food, Gardening, Lifestyle, Water