The Best Water-Saving Gadget Is Your Brain
Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
There are plenty of worthy water-saving devices. Installing a restricted flow shower head is one of the most reliable ways to take a bite out of your monthly utility bill. So is upgrading to ENERGY STAR appliances. But you can save thousands of gallons of water without spending a penny on upgrades simply by being […]
Visit a Tap Project Restaurant During World Water Week
Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Would you pay a dollar or two for a glass of tap water? You might if it provided clean water to a child for 40 days. Here’s how to help.
Start Your Week by Ditching Paper Coffee Filters
Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
You won’t save the planet by saying goodbye to paper coffee filters, but you might save a little money. You’ll also make a better pot of Monday morning coffee!
Weekend Project: Reduce Water Waste!
Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Sunday is World Water Day. Fresh water is our most essential natural resource. Let’s spend a little time making sure we’re wasting as little as possible.
How Are You Planning to Green-Up this Spring?
Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Friday is the first day of spring. We’re looking for fresh ideas about how you’re “greening up” for the new season. And we want to hear it from you on Twitter.
Try a Natural Laundry Softener
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Fabric softeners smell great — but they’re full of powerful chemicals and perfumes. If you’re sensitive to these, consider a natural fabric softener.
Spring Into a New Compost Heap (Without the Mess)
Posted on 17. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Springtime is right around the corner. That means warmer weather and better conditions for starting a new compost heap. Here’s how to take the plunge.
Recycling Still Matters
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
With the economic downturn, there’s less demand for recycled materials these days. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to turn in your big green bin.
Save Money. Save Trees. Abandon Your Newspaper
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
The newspaper business seems to be on its way out the door. Bit you can save money — and quite a few trees — by moving to an online news aggregator.
Love Eggs? Go Cage-Free
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
You don’t have to be a PETA member to appreciate the misery endured by commercial laying hens. Not ready to give up eggs? Choose cage-free.