water conservation
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Don’t Throw Away Dead Leaves From Your Lawn (Do This Instead)
Raking leaves is a universally dreaded annual task, and for good reason — it’s hard, physical work that creates more hard, physical work. Once you’re done raking, you still have to find a way to get rid of all those leaves.
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10 Ways to Conserve Water That You Probably Never Thought Of
Drought season is, once again, upon us. If you’re in an effected area, you’ll need follow your state’s water restrictions — but we can (and should) all find ways to conserve water year-round. You’re probably aware of a few small measures you can take toward sustainability in your home, such as turning off the water…
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How to Live a Greener Life Without Losing Your Mind, With Laurie David and Heather Reisman
This week we’re taking baby steps toward living a greener lifestyle with help from activists and filmmakers Laurie David and Heather Reisman. Laurie is an environmental activist and an award-winning documentary film producer, having produced the Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth, and Heather is the CEO of Canada’s Indigo Books & Music as well as a documentary…
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What Is a Rain Garden and How Do You Make One?
Rain gardens one of those rare examples of something that is useful, sustainable, cost effective and also beautiful. If you’re not familiar with the concept of rain gardens, they might look like a small (in some cases), randomly placed garden in someone’s yard, but it’s actually the opposite. Rain gardens require planning, precision, and yes,…