graywater

From Green Options - a book review of 'Off the Grid Homes' by Lori Ryker, a new book that presents the new look of off the grid homes, or in other words: appealing architecture is meeting high sustainability.

Up until today, it's been illegal to use gray water (water from bathing or washing dishes) to water your lawn and trees. But lawmakers now say they will change that...

The largest employer in Abilene, Texas - and a model among military installations around the country - has reduced both its energy and water usage with various enviro-friendly approaches. By using graywater, Dyess Air Force Base has cut the city's water usage by 2 percent. With the installation of skylights, dimmer switches and by just turning off the AC, the base has reduced its electrical consumption by about 20 percent.

Our children’s children may well be incredulous when we tell them stories of how we used to flush drinking water down the toilet. “Why did you do that?” they may well ask, and we might respond, “Because we were silly and it was the law.” Well, luckily we seem to be ceasing some of our silliness, and thusly also the law.

The Sustainable House can be yours today, with these plans and off-the-shelf technology. This team of green builders is working to set new standards for green residential building. The Sustainable House is a demonstration in the LEED for Homes Pilot Project, and is racing to be the first Platinum certified LEED remodel in America. Instead of a teardown, SKD architects and Live Green, Live Smart recycled a post-war rambler to show that green living can be quality contemporary living compatible with existing neighborhoods.

Chemical free electrolyzed water systems which enable cleaning and sanitizing without the need for chemicals. Graywater friendly cleaning solution.

Information about graywater for families; from a thrifty, anyone can try it kind of perspective. Lots of us know about graywater use but for the people who don't yet, this is a nice simple explanation of its benefits and how it can save home owners money.