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Top Ten Ways To Conserve Water
- Do Not Over-Water
Plants and Lawns.
Avoid water runoff into streets and gutters and use a moisture meter to monitor waterings.
- For Best Results Try Morning
Watering.
Before 9am is best as evaporation loss is at a
minimum.
- Avoid Washing Down Paved Areas.
Sweep driveway and sidewalks in garden cleanup.
You'll save water and burn a few extra
calories.
- Don't Fall Asleep in the Shower.
You'll hurt yourself. Plus, an extra five minutes in the
shower could mean another 50 gallons down the
drain. Use a moderate stream or, better yet, a low-
flow shower head that has
maximum force using minimal water. - The
Automatic Dishwasher -- Use it
Wisely.
Half loads cheat you out of full water use. Who likes
being cheated?
- Watch Those Laundry Loads, Too.
Some 50 gallons of water are used to wash
a load of clothes. Make every load count.
Find out more....
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In the past few months we have learned a lot about
the ill effects of plastic on our environment, and the
way plastics have affected our water supplies. This
inspired us to take this opportunity to let you know
what look out for in your environment, and what you
can do to help.
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| Testing the Water |
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You can't see them. You can't smell them. You
can't even taste them.
Contaminants such
as bacteria and harmful chemicals could be lurking in
your drinking water. Anytime you notice a change in
your water quality, such as odor, color or laundry
problems, have it tested thoroughly. Whether you
draw from a municipal system or your own well, you
can (and should)
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| QUICK FACTS ON PLASTIC POLLUTION |
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A plastic milk jug takes 1 million years to
decompose.
A plastic cup can take 50 - 80 years to
decompose
Recycled plastic can be used to make things like
trash cans, park benches, playground equipment,
decks, and kayaks .
Special fleece-like fabrics used in clothes and
blankets can be made out of recycled plastic bottles.
Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every
HOUR.
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| A Sea of Plastic |
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Plastic Bag Spill
In the summer of 2000,
Oceanographic Research Vessel Alguita and its
Captain Charles Moore were shocked when they
discovered a 10 mile-wide flotilla of Taco Bell's
disposable plastic bags, an estimated 6 million of
them destined for Taco Bells around the country
before they accidentally spilled overboard a ship.
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| Is the Water We Drink Pure? |
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What's in The Water after Treatment?
In
America, we enjoy one of the cleanest water drinking
supplies in the world, supplied from our many water
sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Contrary
to water's pristine view, it can be contaminated by
surrounding farms, manufacturers or urban
areas. Unregulated Chemicals
Many
of
the technological conveniences that we rely on to
make our lives more comfortable contain various
unregulated chemicals that end up in our water. We
enjoy fragrances and artificial flavors that enrich our
senses. Artificial coloring for looks and inexpensive
plastic for its ease of use. All these products we use
in our day to day lives are coated with and contain
synthetic chemicals that are released in small
amounts into our water systems. Neither large scale
municipal water systems, septic systems, sewage
treatment plants nor private water sources, such as
wells or aquifers, remove all of these chemicals.
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| Email Contest Winner |
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The winner from the June Email Newsletter contest is
Barbara Saker. She has won an Eucalyptus Outdoor
Bench valued at $150.95. Congratulations Barbara!
Be
sure to check back next month to see if you're a
winner. If you are Barbara Saker, to claim your
prize, send
an email (using your registered email) to service@greenfeet.com.
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