While the headlines often focus on environmental impact of huge industrial projects, more and more homeowners are getting increasingly concerned about their homes’ environmental footprints.
Tag: water conservation
From Contributor Alicia Rennoll: Who Knew Your Plumbing Could Save the World?
Pumping 126,803 gallons of water out of the ground at a height of 330 feet requires about 200 kilowatt hours of electricity according to the Earth Policy Institute. That is the same amount of water an average American family consumes in a …
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From Guest Blogger Haley Kieser: Green Spotlight–How Kentucky’s Residents Can Create a Greener and More Sustainable State
From its vibrant, diverse culture to its serene, flourishing farmland, Kentucky is a beacon of Southern comfort. In a state where whiskey distilleries and green pastures abound, clean water is essential to both public health and local economies. Unfortunately, Kentucky …
From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Sustainable Solutions That Every New Home Build Needs
The process often seems daunting and intimidating at first, especially if you’re thinking of building a sustainable home and embracing a greener lifestyle. The reasons to choose self-sustainable living are numerous – ethical, environmental, financial and practical. The primary benefit …
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From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Sustainable Living–Tips and Tricks for Saving Water in the Bathroom
If you want to save up some money on your water bill and also help your planet by not wasting more water than necessary, you have made a great decision. A bathroom is an ideal place for such money-saving projects …
Earth Day: Getting Bigger and Better Every Year
Earth Day as it’s celebrated here in Santa Barbara, CA is an exhilarating and ever-growing affair. This weekend, several thousand folks of all ages packed into a charming local park, where perhaps 75 vendors made us aware of everything from …
The Challenge Facing “Green” Real Estate Developers
A reader who offers a very interesting concept in green real estate development notes: Want to first thank you for your informative newsletters, and your overall mission. My position is the director of marketing and research for 3C-innovate,Inc., I spoke …
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From Guest Blogger Izzy: How to Conserve Water in the Summer
The greater realisation that we have to protect our planet and its natural resources has led to a lot of big leaps forward in the eco sector. Green energy, recycling, and general levels of environmental awareness are at an all …
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From Guest Blogger Theo Schmidt: Lesser Known Facts about Water Conservation
It is widely known knowledge that only 1% of earth’s water is actually usable for human purposes. While we do have efficient ways to make this small amount work for us, there are things we all can and should do …
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From Guest Blogger Harvey: Saving Water in the Work Place
An increasingly important element in environmental policy is the preservation of our water supplies. 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water but only 2.5% of this is drinkable fresh water. This freshwater has been on the planet since …
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