(this post is inspired by, and most links provided by, today's email eco tip from idealbite)
In my cloth v. disposable post I mentioned that the problem with cloth (water consumption) might be easier to remedy than the myriad problems of disposables (multiple resource consumption, including petroleum products, and landfill overload for millenia). So, how to deal with the water consumption issues? First we need to improve general conservation of course. How tragic is it to see lawn (and sidewalk or driveway) watering at high noon in the summer? Or the classic, turn the water off while brushing your teeth! I'm going to guess most people still need to work on these basics. But if we are going to really deal with the problem of conserving potable water effectively we are going to have to go much further - how to do it? We are going to have to utilize grey water techniques. I am not an expert by any means, but interested to know more and wish we all were. Here are some things that can be done, some easier than others:
Rain barrel collection. I gotta get me one of these.
Green Roof. For my dream home...
More info on greywater from Greywater Guerrillas
In my cloth v. disposable post I mentioned that the problem with cloth (water consumption) might be easier to remedy than the myriad problems of disposables (multiple resource consumption, including petroleum products, and landfill overload for millenia). So, how to deal with the water consumption issues? First we need to improve general conservation of course. How tragic is it to see lawn (and sidewalk or driveway) watering at high noon in the summer? Or the classic, turn the water off while brushing your teeth! I'm going to guess most people still need to work on these basics. But if we are going to really deal with the problem of conserving potable water effectively we are going to have to go much further - how to do it? We are going to have to utilize grey water techniques. I am not an expert by any means, but interested to know more and wish we all were. Here are some things that can be done, some easier than others:
Rain barrel collection. I gotta get me one of these.
Green Roof. For my dream home...
Send water from your sink to your toilet (brilliant! shouldn't every new home built include this feature?)
Install a grey water plumbing system, sending bath and sink water to your yard (need a permit, not legal in every state, not for plants you plan to eat, and make sure you stick to eco soap products)More info on greywater from Greywater Guerrillas
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