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Brandy
Posted Apr 16, 2008 3:14 PM
My yard is dying already... Help... I don't want to waste water... Send suggestions cool
Brandy
Posted Apr 19, 2008 9:01 AM
jemms
San Diego, CA
Post #: 16
http://www.umassgreen...[url=http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/plant_culture/gray_water_for_gardens.html]recycling household water[/url]

Mom, I'm still looking into this. My back yard desert is returning, and Jake will be walking soon. I want him to be able to play in the yard this summer! Plus its so much nicer view for all the bbq's coming up! Get back here soon!
Brandy
Posted Apr 19, 2008 9:20 AM
jemms
San Diego, CA
Post #: 18
What we do to live greener
Hang laundry to dry * Use wind-powered electricity * Do not accept plastic bags * Compost food waste * Choose recycled purchases when possible * Recycle paper, cardboard, metal, plastic * Turn off lights we're not using * Turn off water while rinsing/brushing * Use high-efficiency washing machine * Dishwasher - full loads, water saver, turn off dry cycle * Turn refrigerator temp up to 43F * Buy many items used * Recycle, Freecycle, consign, donate instead of trashing items * Use cloth handkerchiefs * Use cloth napkins * Print on both sides of paper and re-use paper before recycling * Unplug appliances * Bring own water bottle & coffee cups * Grow our own vegetables * Drive gently to get better mileage * Reduce hair dryer use * Use low-flow toilets * Flush less * Choose EnergyStar appliances * Add low-flow showerhead and faucet aerators * Get books/movies at library instead of buying/renting * Use evaporative cooler, not A/C * Use programmable thermostat to turn heat down at night * (55F)/when gone * Use bio-friendly soap * Clean with baking soda and vinegar * Buy organic and/or local foods Eliminated subscriptions (1 newspaper, 12 catalogs, 2 magazines, 4 companies) * Choose "cleaner" energy-using appliances * Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs * Make own foods (less packaging) * Buy bulk products & refill to reduce packaging * Wash and re-use plastic bags we do use * Use cloth toilet "paper" * Use reusable menstrual products * Use public transportation when possible * Combine errands * Electric blankets instead of space heaters * Reuse gift wrap
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