Go Beyond Water Conservation to Greywater Recycling
April 12, 2011
All that water down the drain? It can be captured and reused, lowering your household dependence on water.
Wendy Gabriel is a freelance eco-writer now based in Fresno, California. Gabriel and her work have been featured in numerous publications and websites including the Chicago Sun-Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fox Business News and Mashable.com. For nearly six years, she was a weekly contributor on a popular radio talk show in the Upper Midwest with a segment titled "Simple Tips for Green Living." Gabriel is an avid recycler, rainwater harvester, composter, thrifter and was instrumental in coordinating the planning and creation of a large mural made with recycled materials at a local elementary school in Fargo, North Dakota. Gabriel was the driving force behind starting a school garden program implemented at several Fargo schools.
The founder of MyGreenSide.org and tweeting under @MyGreenSide, Gabriel has gone from the freezer (Fargo) to the furnace (Fresno) and could not be happier exploring California with the loves of her life, her husband and two daughters.
April 12, 2011
All that water down the drain? It can be captured and reused, lowering your household dependence on water.
April 6, 2011
You could have all of the necessary ingredients in-house and ready to go!
March 30, 2011
Is a greener garden hose the answer, or do we need to shift our watering focus elsewhere?
March 23, 2011
Aveda salons now accept those hard-to-recycle lids and bottle tops.
March 22, 2011
The fifth annual conference presented green progress, recyclable and compostable futures.
March 17, 2011
Preserve, maker of recycled home products, has created a program to accept tough-to-recycled plastic #5.
March 7, 2011
The PCPSA was formed to divert expired and/or unused medications from landfills and sewers, as well as to ensure safe and effective collection.
March 1, 2011
Take some simple steps to conserve during your next vacation, whether it be an overseas journey or a quick day trip.
February 23, 2011
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore locations help aid those in need and help keep North American landfills emptier.
February 9, 2011
This crafty example of reuse creates colorful, unique valentines to share.