As fresh water supplies become increasingly scarce in parts of the world, – and as part of a growing commitment to live greener lifestyles – conscientious Americans are proactively cutting back on the amount of water they use. And while many expected – and have already experienced – the many psychological and emotional benefits of doing their parts to reduce their carbon footprints, they might not have anticipated how much money they’re saving as well. In this article you’ll learn six of the best – and most practical – ways to save water (and money) outside of your home. [...]
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 Get a reusable bag You can not recycle plastic bags, instead get yourself a reusable bag so that you will not have to worry about carrying your necessities.  |
What you can do to teach global warming for kids is to lead by example. The best way for kids to learn is through following a role model. Kids grow up learning primarily by example. [...] Taking steps to save water has wider repercussions than just more water. It also means drastically reducing your carbon footprint. [...] “April Showers bring May Flowers…” is the old adage that describes the spring months across many parts of the country where rain is plentiful. During April and May, it is hard to imagine not being able to provide life giving water to your vegetable garden. When the tomato and bean plants need a sprinkle, turning on the hose is easily done and never given a second thought. [...] Knowing how to save water in your landscape can become very important as water restrictions increase. There are a few easy ways you can change the way you manage your landscape to save water. [...] Researches have estimated that growing a home vegetable garden can reduce a person’s carbon emission by as much as 17%. Here is some advice to get you started on your road to a greener lifestyle and spending less money. [...] In some areas of the country it is mandatory to conserve water in your yard and garden, places like Southern California and some regions hit with severe drought conditions. Let’s take a look at some examples and tips that will save water in your garden and yard. [...] Consider this: one inch of rain will yield half a gallon of water for every square foot. That means that 100 square feet can capture 50 gallons of water. That’s a lot of water and in the city most of it will go down the sewer drains. Let’s take a closer look at the different types of water and the benefits of using rainwater in your garden. [...] Benefits of installing a rain water harvesting system. Ideas on how to construct your own rain water barrel or buy one from a retailer. [...] Avid gardeners spend a good part of the winter planning what they will plant in the spring. Even casual gardeners invest plenty of time and money in their plants. Regular watering is one key to a successful garden. So what’s a gardener to do when faced with lack of rainfall combined with water restrictions in the middle of a hot summer? [...] Vermicomposting or vermiculture is basically composting using our friendly little friends the red worms and European night crawlers. With their voracious appetites, we’re able to reap in the benefits or their castings for our gardens. [...] Some of the most astute gardeners out there feel that keeping a compost bin or tumbler out in the open will ruin their landscape. A good alternative to this quandary is keeping the compost in a dual functional composting bench. [...] If you’re thinking about starting up a family-friendly composting project, why not consider doing one that involves worm composting? Fun for you and the family, worm composting can be a great project that will get your kids interested in gardening while learning about life cycles. [...] Like building a baseball field, if you compost it, they will come. “They” being little critters like flies and wiggling worms. [...] Remember when Chuck Norris was Walker, Texas Ranger? Well now you should remember him as Chuck Norris, avid composter! [...] |
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