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Posts tagged "water"

Use Rain Barrels to Save Money and the Environment; A Think About This Tip

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Summer has quickly come and during the months of summer, residential water use increases approximately 40 percent with most of it centered around outdoor water use. Rain barrels collect and store water from rooftops, helping our storm water systems. This water is stored to be used later for watering your lawn or garden, washing your pets, cleaning... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
today at 7:50 am
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Stop Using Plastic Water Bottles and Save Money; A Think About This Tip

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Something to think about - According to the Ban the Bottle Campaign website, “The recommended eight glasses of water a day, at U.S. tap rates equals about $.49 per year; that same amount of bottled water is about $1,400.” Wow. Watch the video to learn even more tips. My question for you: why are you... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
February 24, 2012 at 7:49 am
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Recycle Oil - Save The Environment; Do Not Be A Dumper!

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Ground water and ocean water is being contaminated by oil. Change it – recycle oil and make a difference. Most repair facilities, service stations, and quick lubes will accept used oil without charge. Check with your local government for procedures and collection services in your area. It is important to store your used motor oil... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
January 23, 2012 at 7:01 am
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Wordless Wednesday - Ice Formations On The Rain Water Cistern

Wordless Wednesday - Ice Formations On The Rain Water Cistern
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By Shawna Coronado,
January 4, 2012 at 10:48 am
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Turn Off The Water When Brushing Teeth; Save Money and Gallons

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By Shawna Coronado,
October 24, 2011 at 7:27 am
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Living Green Ideas From the Solar Decathlon - Plus A Contest To Win $250

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This week I spent an amazing time in Washington D.C. learning about home and building products that are green and sustainable at the Solar Decathlon. Sponsored by the Department of Energy and Lowe’s, nineteen teams competed at the event to show astoundingly creative and sustainable homes with a nearly zero foot print. My assignment for this adventure was to find... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
October 3, 2011 at 5:08 pm
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Chicago Flower and Garden Show 2011 Goes Sustainable

Aquascape Inc. amazing fountain featured at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show 2011 which is made out of post-consumer recycled plastic. Chicago Flower and Garden Show 2011 was a breath of ”green” Spring air. Featured this year at the event were several incredible displays of green and sustainable garden solutions which helped consumers see how they... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
March 13, 2011 at 11:46 am
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Green Tip #4 - Stop Using Disposable Water Bottles

Green Tip #4 – Stop Using Disposable Water Bottles According to H2ox2.com  ”The Sierra Club reports that we are discarding over 30 million plastic bottles each day. That’s over 10 billion per year! In addition, we’re using 17 million barrels of oil each year to manufacture enough [disposable] water bottles to satisfy the demand in the... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
February 19, 2011 at 5:15 pm
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Green Tip #2 - Get Rid of Your Paper Towels - The Paper Towel Challenge

Shawna Coronado standing next to her kitchen counter where she keeps the folded towels she uses to substitute for paper towels. It works great! My goal for 2010 was to get rid of the paper towels in my family’s life for the entire year. As of this weekend I have done it - I survived the Paper Towel Challenge... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
February 19, 2011 at 4:01 pm
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Wednesday's View - Winter Rain Water Cistern Fountain Amazement

Today’s view of Shawna Coronado’s rain water cistern fountain in her front lawn – a frozen volcano. This fountain is sourced with rain water collected off Shawna’s roof and buried four feet deep in a cistern collection system installed by Aquascape Inc. (http://www.aquascapeinc.com) www.shawnacoronado.com... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
January 6, 2011 at 9:50 am
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