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Water Conservation for Vegetable Gardens

As world population increases, so do pressures on freshwater resources, making attention to household water consumption more important than ever. Fortunately, many opportunities exist for water...

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How to Manage and Conserve Water in a Home

The average U.S. family of four uses about 400 gallons of water per day. Toilets account for the greatest portion of indoor water consumption, using about 26.7 percent of the total, followed by laundry...

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How to Save Water by Conservation

Water conservation benefits both you and the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cites conservation as the most environmentally sound and cost-effective way to control our increasing...

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How Can Gas Be Conserved?

The aggravated driver, speeding through traffic, slamming on his brakes and then hitting the gas to pass slower drivers, is doing more than driving aggressively. He's also wasting gas. Every time you...

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Conservation of Rainwater

Only 1 percent of the earth's water is considered usable, and as the world's population increases, demand for freshwater expands as well. Collecting rain for later use or simply diverting it to prevent...

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4 Ways to Conserve Water Inside a Building

Altogether, showers, toilets, clothes washers and leaks account for roughly 78.9 percent of per-capita domestic water use in the United States. By purchasing water-saving products and changing the way...

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Water Conservation

With most of Earth's water saltwater, frozen or geographically inaccessible, water conservation has significant environmental benefits. As water supplies dwindle, conserving existing sources is...

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Conserving Water in Households

Even though water is considered a renewable resource, only 1 percent of the water found on Earth is available for consumption. The other 99 percent is either salty or frozen. The decision to conserve...

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Yard Landscaping Ideas for Water Conservation

Gardeners take pride in their beautiful landscapes, sometimes showering them with an abundance of water to keep them lush. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 30 percent of water...

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Facts on How to Conserve Water

Less than 1 percent of Earth's water is drinkable. In America, water is relatively plentiful, and a typical household uses approximately 260 gallons of water every single day. Tap water has to be...

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Ideas on Conservation Habits & Healthy Habits

People who practice a green lifestyle often discover that choices which are healthy for people are often healthy for the planet as well. Adjusting your lifestyle to practice good conservation habits...

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How Kids Can Conserve Water at Home

Every day, an average family of four uses about 400 gallons of residential water (see References 1). When you take into account water used outside on the lawn and garden, that figure can rise even...

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How Can Residences Conserve Water?

While water is a renewable resource, it is not as renewable as many people believe. As the world's population continues to grow, the amount of fresh water needed to sustain life also rises. According...

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Conserving Water in Your Home

Conserving water plays an important role in reducing your environmental impact. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, less than 1 percent of Earth's available water is suitable for use...

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How Much Water Can an Average Eco-Roof Conserve?

Eco roofs, or green roofs, replace or cover conventional roofs with vegetation. They conserve energy by insulating the building below, which reduces the urban heat island effect, cleans the surrounding...

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Three Ways to Prevent Damage to the Environment

Preventing damage to the environment has become a way of life for many people, with zero waste, sustainable living and carbon footprint reduction becoming common goals in households and businesses...

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How to Keep Rainwater From Stagnating

The management of rainwater is an increasingly important priority for counties and municipalities across the United States. Impermeable surfaces such as roofs and driveways, and the poor water...

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What Are Two Ways People Use Soil as a Resource?

Soil is often called the "living skin" of the earth. In rural areas, it's easily visible, but in large cities, it's hidden beneath buildings and roads. Two important ways that people use soil are for...

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How Can Gray Water Be Conserved for Watering Ornamental Plants?

On average, 30 percent of a household's total water consumption is used on landscaping, but this number can soar to 70 percent depending on regional and seasonal demands (See References 1). Therefore,...

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How to Teach Preschoolers About Water Conservation

Water conservation includes keeping water safe from pollution as well as minimizing water use (see References 1). Conservation has become especially important as 36 states face water shortages by 2013,...

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