There is nothing more simple than turning on the tap and letting the water flow out of it. We don’t event think about it. But maybe we should: 40% of the world population faces water shortages. This number will only increase as population grows and pollution continues to contaminate drinkable water. There are many easy ways of reducing our water footprint, from installing low-flow showerheads in our bathrooms to wearing organic cotton or hemp shirts.

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Summertime is moving time for many folks, particularly apartment dwellers. As much as we all look forward to adding color all of those blank white walls, take care not to choose just any old paint. That just-painted odor may smell like a new home to you, but even after it’s gone, toxic chemicals can linger. And even though lots of brands are coming out with low odor and low VOC versions of their paints, they aren’t all as safe as you might think.

It’s barbecue season! Nothing quite compares to eating food fresh off the grill, hanging out with friends and family, and spending some quality time outside. But the ramifications of your get-together could be less than ideal. These simple suggestions help you make your party greener.

Even if you can’t afford to switch your conventional toilet to a low-flow version, this video segment offers a number of easy ways to make your bathroom healthier and more energy-efficient.

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Daily Greenz #161

As temperatures rise, so does our national water consumption. We guzzle more gallons to stay hydrated, keep our lawns and gardens green, and fill up our swimming pools. As we mentioned not too long ago, a third of all water Americans consume is devoted to outdoor uses, and that amount increases during months in which we’re outside more. Switching to low flow shower heads, low flow garden hose nozzles, and energy-efficient washing machines and laundry detergent can all help significantly lower your family’s water usage.

But we’re also consuming water in ways that aren’t as obvious. The production of 1 kilogram of beef, for example, requires 16,000 liters of water. And 140 liters go into making just 1 cup of coffee. Our water footprints aren’t just the amount of water we use daily.

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