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Are you sick of watching politics get in the way of stopping the damage we are doing to our planet? If you said yes, you’re not alone. All around the country, people are banding together for community initiatives that get done what the government can’t seem to do: to bring about a change in our culture of power use. [...]  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. [...] Learn how to make your kitchen “green!” Five steps that will help you conserve both energy and water. [...] Our most precious resource on earth is the life flowing water that makes up almost 80% of our body. Water is our common bond with all living beings and should be given our greatest reverence… [...] Acid rain is becoming more and more of a health issue as industrial wastes pollute the atmosphere. It not only pollutes the environment and causing damage, it is also affecting our health in ways that bio-accumulate. Awareness is key to protecting the environment and your health. [...] 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. [...] Organic gardening offers a lot of benefits to gardeners. This article talks about some of the tips that can be used in organic gardening and the benefits it offers. [...] A few pots or hanging baskets can really lift a property if they look good. Usually they do when you first put them in, but without careful attention to watering and feeding, in a few weeks time they can be looking miserable and neglected – not the look most of us are after. [...] 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. [...] The runoff water from rain and snow is a valuable resource but right now most cities treat storm water as a nuisance to be disposed of. It would be cheaper and safer in the long run to recycle runoff for use in irrigation than to keep doing what we do now, which is to get rid of it. [...] 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. [...] |
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