Since July is almost over, we’ll be taking down the water poll in a couple of days. Please take it if you haven’t. It’s in the sidebar.
In glancing at the poll results, I’m a little surprised that only four voters have said that they wear clothes more than once before washing. But we did include that pesky “At least 5 of the above” answer, so maybe that accounts for part of it.
You know I’m curious though.
If you don’t wear your clothes more than once before washing, what are your reasons? Of course, many kids get their clothes too dirty to …read more

We’re not finished splashing about with water conservation month yet.
There’s still much to discuss, but since it’s July 15, let’s take a look at our posts so far.
Conserving in the Kitchen & Bath
One Small Step: Scrape Instead of Rinse
Dishwashers Use Less Water
Do you really need a water filter?
No Runny While Soapy
Easy Toilet Leak Test
Water Awareness
Water for People
What’s Important About 350?
Your Water Footprint
What’s Your Yearly Water Bill?
Reusable Water Bottle Reviews
Green Product Review: SIGG Water Bottle
Green Product Review: Klean Kanteen Water Bottle
Other Water-related Posts
Saving Water Outside
Proper Disposal of Oil
Water Water Everywhere
Green Review: Ecover Automatic Dishwasher Tablets
Please check out our water conservation poll …read more

Ever wondered why you leave the water running away while you scrub your hands? It’s probably just habit.
The American Red Cross recommends washing hands with soap for at least 15 seconds. If you wash your hands seven times a day, that’s 105 seconds of clean, wasted water added to your water bill. If you have a family of four, that’s 420 seconds of running water down the drain each day.
Some tips on turning off while scrubbing:
• Wet hands, apply soap, then use your elbow to turn off lever-style or long-handled faucets. Those are my favorite faucets for that very reason. …read more

According to the EPA, the average household spends as much as $500 a year on water and sewage bills.
Assuming there’s not a noticeable increase in the cost of water service in your area, paying closer attention to your water bill can be a great way to gauge your use of water.
The EPA says that with a few simple changes you can save up to $170 a year for water.
One suggestion from the EPA is to replace older toilets with WaterSense labeled models. They aren’t weird-looking. The one to the right is one of many WaterSense toilets available.
If you’re building a …read more