It's "Money-Saving May" at The Green Parent and all month long we're looking for ways to save money by going green. Today we're talking water...conserving it not only protects the planet, it can also save you a fortune each month on your water, energy, and sewage bills. Here's how: Skip The Drips: Dripping faucets and leaky pipes waste thousands of gallons of water each year...sending your hard … [Read more...]
How to Safely Dispose of Prescription Medications
April 15, 2008 By 20 Comments
Do you remember that post a few weeks ago about the alarming levels of prescription medications in our water supply? Did it leave you wondering how you should dispose of your medications so that they don't wind up polluting the planet? It did for a couple of motivated high school teachers and students. And the good news is they've decided to do something about it. Pontiac High School's Paul … [Read more...]
Are There Drugs In Your Drinking Water?
March 10, 2008 By 7 Comments
As if Monday mornings aren't bad enough, today's post is filled with the grim news that emerged over the weekend regarding the presence of prescription medications in our drinking water. According to a recent investigation by the Associated Press, "A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking … [Read more...]
Conserving Water at the Store
February 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By now you've probably heard the green parenting message that you need to shut off the water tap while brushing your teeth and take shorter showers to conserve water. But do you know how much water you're using each day at the store? Take this quiz to see how much water it takes to manufacture some of your favorite stuff. How Much Water Does It Take To Manufacture These Products? A pair of … [Read more...]
Toilet Talk: Green Parenting for the Potty?
January 14, 2008 By 21 Comments
Are you flushing money (and the environment) down the toilet? In the typical American household, 35 to 45% of all of the drinkable (or potable) water is used to flush the toilet. Older model toilets are the worst offenders, using 7-10 gallons of water with each flush. Newer models are slightly more conservative, using between 3-5 gallons. Flushing gallons of water down the toilet is not only … [Read more...]
Up At Dawn?
June 25, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Water plants first thing in the morning. The cooler temperatures will prevent water from evaporating too quickly and watering at dawn rather than dusk helps prevent the growth of fungus. … [Read more...]
Don't Be A Drip!
June 8, 2007 By 3 Comments
Set aside one day this month to repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Aside from being annoying, these little drips can add up to big dollars and major waste. Dripping faucets can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water each year in the average home, while leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons per day. water conservation … [Read more...]
