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We live in a time of “green living”. Green living means doing your part to help protect the environment. You can do this in numerous ways, such as driving a hybrid car (or not driving at all), switching your regular light bulbs for energy-saving bulbs, recycling, and investing in energy saving appliances.

All can save money. Yet there is one thing you use more than any other fixture in your house, and it will have the largest impact in over all consumption – your toilet.

Having the greenest toilet on the market today doesn’t mean you have to use composting or revert back to old ways of living. Instead it mean choosing a high efficiency toilet that will help you save the most water possible. Read more

Happy Earth Day 2012.

This year more than one billion people across the globe will participate in the 42nd annual Earth Day activities, with this year’s theme being Mobilize The Earth.

When the first Earth Day was held 42 years ago, 20 million Americans from all walks of life participated. It is credited with launching today’s environmental movement, and the passage of landmark laws that we rely on today, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Today you’ll find people participating around the globe, with activities planned in all types of venues, from schools to churches, individuals and businesses.

Mobilize The Earth is designed to provide people with a way of demanding immediate action to secure Renewable Energy for all, and a sustainable future for our planet. If governments from around the globe won’t take steps towards protecting and preserving the environment, it remains with the people. Read more

One of the easiest ways to save some money and live a greener life too is by making your home more energy efficient. Making your home more energy efficient is not a difficult task – you can use the following tips to get you started. Before you know it, you will have an energy efficient home and you will save some bucks, too.

Windows – A home loses heating and cooling through the windows – especially if the windows are old. Weatherstripping around the doors and windows can also age, crack and chip away, allowing gaps for cold air to enter your home. By replacing your windows, you can save anywhere from 7 to 24 percent in your average electric bill each month. Make sure you reap the rewards by investing in energy saving windows and storm doors. Yes, there is an initial cost of installation, but over time, your investment will pay for itself in energy and money savings.

Insulation – Another way a home loses valuable heating and cooling is due to lack of sufficient insulation. You may think the insulation in your attic and walls is sufficient – but if you have an older home, chances are it could be improved. With conventional stud walls, blown in insulation can greatly improve your comfort level and help reduce your heating/air conditioning bills as well.
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One of the most common misconceptions people have about going green is that you must make huge changes and give up all the luxuries of life to do any good. That simply isn’t true. Instead of looking at it like you’ll be giving something up, look at it for what you will be gaining instead. In most cases, it may not cost a lot of money up front to go green … and in fact you may end up saving money overall.

None of Earth’s resources will go on forever. Everything has a limited supply, its just a matter of how long we have until it disappears. And water is one of our most precious resources. We simply can’t exist without it.

Green plumbing puts the focus onto what’s most important … conserving our most precious resources. Right now, one in six throughout the world do not have access to safe drinking water. While that may not seem to be something we focus on here in the US, if everyone does their part, it really can make a difference. Read more

In today’s society, living a “green” life is becoming quite popular. Living green means you are doing your part to help protect and preserve the environment and the planet.

There are many ways that you can do your part for the environment and planet. You can drive a hybrid automobile or, even better, not drive at all and utilize bicycles. You can use energy-saving lights and appliance, and you can make recycling a part of your daily routine. Another way to live a green life is with green plumbing. Read more

In this day and age of “living green”, here are many things to think about as you update your home. From new toilets to xeriscaping your yard, every little bit of saving helps.

Because water is a precious commodity, lowering the amount you use every day is a step in the right direction. And with multiple people in your family who all love to spend time in a warm shower, it can be a way to quickly see the savings pile up. By improving the efficiency of your shower, you can have more comfortable showers, as well as save a bit on your utility bills. The following tips will help you increase the efficiency of your shower.

The easiest way to make your shower more efficient is to install an energy-efficient showerhead. These showerheads have a slower flow rate. They use less water per minute, yet are powerful enough that most people do not notice a difference in water pressure. Install an energy-efficient showerhead and you may notice a difference on your next water bill. Read more

New Years Even is just around the corner. Have you made your New Years resolutions yet?

While everyone makes the standard resolutions – diet, exercise more, get organized – maybe its time to make simple resolutions you can keep. And one’s that will make a difference in the world around you too.

1. Use energy only where you need it
How many times have you walked out of a room and left the lights on or the TV going? If you’re going to be in the kitchen cooking, and won’t be returning for an hour or more, why not turn everything off? Not only will you make a difference in energy consumption, your electricity bill will be lower as well.

2. Shut off the water
Its easy to turn on the shower to warm up while you continue to do chores around the house. Instead, get ready and monitor the temperature. You’ll be surprised at how quickly the water warms, and will be able to reduce your water consumption too. Read more

This Saturday, we’ll be celebrating World Toilet Day.

Toilets are probably the last thing on your mind as you head through your busy day. And its probably not something you discuss with your friends as you get together for a great meal and a bottle of wine.

Toilets are something we’ve come to rely on and rarely think about here in America. Yet throughout the world, 2.6 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, do not have access to adequate sanitation.

Without access to an adequate sanitation system, people resort to using their environment as their toilets: open fields, roadsides, buckets, rivers and streams. All of this leads to water borne diseases such as acute diarrhea, cholera and dysentery, and the eventual outcome is death.

All because they don’t have a system in place that is easily available throughout the rest of the world. Read more

Americans are constantly reminded of the importance of going green to save our planet.  The grocery store carries “green” cleaning products and consumable goods.  Companies promote their eco-friendly ways, and everyone talks about the negative effects of global warming.

You have probably made changes in your home to help the environment.  You might be using those green cleaning products.  Maybe you are the type that takes reusable bags with you to the store.  Amid all your green efforts, did you know that your choice of paper products could also help the cause? Read more

When you get a glass of water from your kitchen sink, you probably do not think twice before drinking it. After all, your water supply should be safe for drinking, cooking and bathing. We monitor it, right?

However, all water supplies are NOT filtered equally – and there could be a variety of things in your water. Things that you do not know about, and that you may actually question why you are putting it into your body. Understanding what could be in your water supply will help you ensure that your water is safe for your family’s needs. Read more

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