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Saving Electricity Helps Save Water - Saving Water Helps Save Electricity

Saving Electricity Helps Save Water – Saving Water Helps Save Electricity

Here's a good reminder for all of us:  Saving electricity  helps save water. And saving water  helps save electricity. A recent article on Blue Living Ideas explained why saving electricity helps to save water. Saving water directly is an important way to conserve, but did you know that electricity uses billions of gallons of water every ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on October 21, 2011

Ideas for a Green DC

I saw this article on Paisajismo (a landscape magazine) the other day:  Washington, D.C. leadership has requested input from a range of organizations as it develops a new “unified vision” and “comprehensive framework” for a more sustainable Washington, D.C. The end goal: to connect sustainability with economic development and become the number-one, most sustainable city ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on October 18, 2011

Make a Difference Day is October 22nd – 15 Ways to Give from the Garden

Make a Difference Day is October 22nd – 15 Ways to Give from the Garden

Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October (October 22nd this year) to encourage acts of generosity and kindness. Here are my suggestions for how gardeners can Make A Difference on October 22nd and everyday! Make a Difference to Others: ... Read More 1 Comment

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Written by on October 12, 2011

UMD's "Watershed" Wins Solar Decathalon, Protects Chesapeake Bay

The University of Maryland took first place Saturday in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2011 with a solar-powered, energy-conserving WaterShed House that not only produces lots of solar power, but also incorporates many eco-friendly aspects that help to protect the Chesapeake Bay. A team of 200 Maryland students, faculty and mentors from multiple disciplines ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on October 2, 2011

Any way you say it, it's good for the planet

Remember those puzzles when you were a kid that said "How many things can you find wrong in this picture?"  Well, this post is kind of like that. I found this article entitled 20 Simple Ways to Conserve Water the other day. It is obviously written by someone from another country who doesn't understand the ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 29, 2011

Professional car washes better for environment

Professional car washes better for environment

Here's an article that falls under the "you learn something new every day" category. Apparently, its better for the environment to have your car washed at a professional car wash than to wash it at home. Here are some highlights from a news release put out by the International Carwash Association®. Washing your car at ... Read More 5 Comments

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Written by on September 27, 2011

Raingarden seminar

WHAT:   Seminar to promote the environmental benefits represented by rain gardens.  Homeowners will learn how to properly site, design, construct and maintain do-it-yourself rain gardens.  WHEN:    Saturday, October 1st, 9:30 – 12:30.   Check-in begins at 9 a.m. WHERE:     Marymount University – Caruthers Building, room 1021, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington        WHO: Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 26, 2011

Raingarden Seminar

WHAT:   Seminar to promote the environmental benefits represented by rain gardens.  Homeowners will learn how to properly site, design, construct and maintain do-it-yourself rain gardens.  WHEN:    Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. – noon.  Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. WHERE:  ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon        WHO:   Hosted by the Town of Herndon’s Department Read More 1 Comment

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Written by on September 19, 2011

Beautiful Ways to Save the Rain

Beautiful Ways to Save the Rain

Rainy days are great for sitting around dreaming and wishing. What I’m wishing for right now is a better way to capture all of this rain water that is getting away from me. Sure, we have rain barrels at our house, so I can take a little bit of “green” pride in the fact that ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 7, 2011

Wasting Water is Weird

When I first saw this public service campaign, I honestly didn't know what to say about it. I mean, other than it's really, really weird. WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has teamed up with Lowe's, Kohler, Bosch and P&G to remind people not to waste water. Their new campaign ... Read More 1 Comment

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Written by on August 11, 2011

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