Tag: water conservation
A Tête-à-Tête With Women Leaders In Sustainability
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.
Read MoreOur Top Picks for Greywater-Safe Cleaning Products
Using a greywater system means you need plant-friendly, greywater-safe cleaning products. See our top picks for cleaning, laundry, body, and more!
Read MoreNet Zero Water Through The Lens Of The Desert Rain House
In an era of increasing water scarcity, the innovations at Bend, Oregon’s Desert Rain house, America’s first Living Building Challenge-certified residence, are worth tapping into.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Low-Flow Toilets, And Which Ones To Choose
Did you know toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption? According to the EPA, “Over the course of your lifetime, you will likely flush the toilet nearly 140,000 times. If you replace older, existing toilets with WaterSense labeled models, you can save nearly 13,000 gallons per year with this simpler, greener choice”
Read MoreMeet Phyn: The Smart Water Detection Solution Helping to Save the Planet One Drop at a Time
Phyn’s mission is to provide an intelligent water solution that protects families and their homes from leak damage, enables mindful conservation, and enhances household water usage with automated and anticipatory controls.
Read MoreWaterHawk Smart Water-Efficient Showerhead
In the average home, showers are typically the third largest water use after toilets and washers. Yet until now, there’s been no way to intelligently know how much water is used while showering. With the WaterHawk smart water-saving showerhead, all of that changes.
Read MoreWhat Does the WaterSense Label Mean?
Did you know only 0.007 percent of the water on this planet is available to meet the demands of a population of 7.4 billion? Water is an incredibly precious resource! One way you can help protect it is by reducing how much you use and one of the easiest ways to do that is by looking for the WaterSense label when you build, buy, or renovate your home.
Read MoreRainwater Hog Water Storage Tanks
Water is precious. Space is too. Rainwater HOG water tanks have an unrivaled slim fit, sleek design, and a unique form that works in modules. Durability and food-grade plastic create efficient water storage, as an emergency water container, or for rainwater reuse.
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