Water Conservation in the Kitchen
Looking to conserve water? Start in the kitchen, its an excellent place for water conservation.
Wait until the diswasher is full and do only full loads. Avoid using extra cycles. Choose a water-saving model when replacing your old dishwashers.
Scrape dishes, but don’t prerinse. Soak pots and pans before washing. Instead of running water continuously, [...]
Earth Day — April 22 — each year marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Among other things, 1970 in the United States brought with it the Kent State shootings, the advent of fiber optics, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Apollo 13, the Beatles’ last album, the death of Jimi Hendrix, [...]
Join other PTA’s and organizations in celebrating Earth Day with a Conservation Made Easy Fundraiser. The weeks leading up Earth Day is the perfect time to host a conservation fundraiser. PTA’s across the country are struggling with fundraiser fatigue. This is because families just like your’s are continually approached for new “SPEND”fundraisers. How about a [...]
Here are ten great ways to conserving energy during the winter months from the Department of Energy. Please feel free to add your own comments with your favorite ways to conserve energy during the winter.
Add Another Layer of Attic Insulation
Since the majority of homes built before 1980 are under-insulated, heat escapes through the ceiling, past the [...]
Water Conservation starts at home. Bathrooms consume as much as 50% of your total water use in the home. Targeting these areas can make a quick impact on water conservation and your monthly utility bills. Here are a few quick ways to begin conserving water in your home.
Replace old shower heads with conservation low flow shower heads.
Fix [...]