There’s a reason that a key component of green building is water efficiency and reuse. Nationwide water use statistics are nothing short of staggering. And some experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems.
We come in daily contact with many toxic chemicals, even inside our homes. But making informed decisions about home building materials can reduce our exposure.
Greywater systems reuse our wastewater right at home. They can be highly engineered or super simple. Either way, they conserve Earth’s most precious resource.
This resilient community thrives on 1500MW of solar power, its own water-treatment plant, and surrounding wetlands for natural beauty and stormwater management.
With gender equality listed as one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we’re highlighting women leaders in sustainability who are ushering in a new era of green. Meet the women who are blazing a trail toward a healthier future through recycling paint, ecological planning and building, and helping businesses contain their environmental footprint.
What’s the best method to water your plants in a warming world? It’s time to phase out traditional sprinklers and install a drip irrigation system.
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