Water Conservation
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Ad design competition seeks to raise awareness about water conservation
SmartPlanet News &bull Feb 1, 2012
The United Nations is now hosting a design competition, calling on so-called European "Artivists" to design ads that support water conservation efforts. The competition is part of the DropbyDrop campaign for "The Future We Want" initiative for the Rio+20 conference.… Full Story »
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3 Ways to Save Water & Money
Healthy and Green Living &bull Jan 19, 2012
When it's raining or snowing outside, it's easy to forget why water conservation is so important and that our everyday choices make a difference. The truth is though that freshwater makes up a very small fraction of all the water… Full Story »
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Swimming against the tide of water conservation
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 12, 2012
Yesterday, city officials in my favorite Texas city lifted mandatory water-conservation measures, even as one of the worst droughts ever continues there. A little rain, some cooler temperatures, and the problem has gone away, right? Confused? Consider: About 10% of all U.S. electricity is spent just to treat or pump drinkable water, per the EPA. In California, where the state… Full Story »
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How to recycle in the shower
Green Thing Blog &bull Jan 12, 2012
(Image: Reeveco ) There are some mornings when, try as we might, that 30 second shower just eludes us. We put on the Short Sharp Showercast but it's all over before the soap suds are rinsed off. (Yes, these days… Full Story »
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Human rights trump climate change as sustainability concern
SmartPlanet News &bull Nov 3, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO - Could people possibly care more about other people than about pollution? Human rights surpassed climate change as the top priority among companies concerned about corporate sustainability and businesses, according to new research released this week by consulting and research firm BSR. The significance of water conservation and management issues also jumped dramatically from 2010 to 2011, the research reveals. The data, part of the BSR/GlobalScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2011,… Full Story »
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Hilton hotel sustainability system helps save $74 million
SmartPlanet News &bull Oct 28, 2011
Since Hilton Worldwide introduced its LightStay sustainability measurement system across its hotel and resort properties, the company has saved more than $74 million in utility costs. LightStay is a management system that allows the hotel to track all the various projects across the company, enabling it to measure the environmental impact. The platform is… Full Story »
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How Much Water Is Your Home Wasting?
Gaiam Experts Blog &bull Oct 13, 2011Did you know that only one percent of the world's water is fresh water fit for human consumption? Or that you can save more than 30 percent on your water bill by installing and using low-flow fixtures? Sure, we could… Full Story »
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Kristen Bell Swims with Sharks & Learns the Importance of Water Conservation
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Oct 13, 2011
Kristen Bell, known for her roles on 'Veronica Mars' and as the voice of 'Gossip Girl,' is not only educating others on water conservation, but teaching herself! Recently, the 31-year-old actress visited South Africa and took her love of animals… Full Story »
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Easy ways to save water
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Oct 12, 2011
From severe droughts to massive flooding this year, Americans seem to understand the value of water. What they might not realize is the connection between saving water and saving energy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with water conservation groups… Full Story »
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New program for homeowners focuses on water conservation
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Sep 26, 2011
I've always wondered if the EPA's EnergyStar for Homes program was a bit lonely and in need of some official company to truly help homeowners achieve full green home-dom. Well, it appears that that company has arrived with WaterSense labeling… Full Story »
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Can GE help Anheuser-Busch InBev be a better brewer? (Water Wednesday)
SmartPlanet News &bull Sep 21, 2011
Contributor's Note: This is an ongoing column in water sustainability, consumption and management issues. The rationale is simple: water is a more urgent priority for corporate social responsibility programs and becoming more so every day. The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), has been aggressive in its water conservation aspirations given the critical nature of this resource to it ongoing survival. In 2010, it managed a 6 percent… Full Story »
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California water district looks to Google for positive coverage
SmartPlanet News &bull Sep 13, 2011
When you offer a paid service that people begin to think of as a right - running water, electricity, or another kind of basic need - the only feedback you're likely to get is when something goes terribly wrong. Tired of being pushed into a public relations corner,… Full Story »
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Major hotels to standardize carbon reporting, management
SmartPlanet News &bull Aug 30, 2011
For as long as I can remember, hotels in California have had policies intended to encourage water conservation, a practice that I have seen spread to other states and locations in recent years. But as with any business affiliated with the travel industry, hotels are trying to get more sensible - and consistent - about the way they talk about their sustainability efforts. Now, two organizations involved… Full Story »
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Want $65K to green your school?
Lighter Footstep &bull Aug 29, 2011
Is your school looking for a little extra cash? These days, what school isn't? But if you think your school could use that extra cash to put towards eco-savvy improvements, I've got a contest for you. Global Green USA is… Full Story »
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Grant MacEwan University's Service Centre is a Sustainable Example for All College Buildings
Inhabitat &bull Aug 26, 2011
In May 2011, Grant MacEwan University announced the opening of its University Service Centre, the first phase of its Single Sustainable Campus initiative. Built to LEED Silver standards, the USC features natural lighting, low VOC materials, water conservation measures and… Full Story »
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Flood prediction tech simulates rivers 100X faster than real life
SmartPlanet News &bull Aug 25, 2011
As the earthquake-rattled East Coast prepares for another battering in the form of Hurricane Irena, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and IBMsay they've developed new flood prediction technology that can simulate rivers 100 times faster than real… Full Story »
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A new tool to monitor water, sanitation commitments
SmartPlanet News &bull Aug 23, 2011
International non-governmental organization WaterAid this week launched a new online tool to help monitor government commitments and financing for water conservation and sanitation. Called WASHwatch.org - for WAter supply, Sanitation and Hygiene - the website aims to increase transparency around… Full Story »
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A Responsibility To Defend A Fragile & Glorious World: Judaism & The Environment
TreeHugger &bull Aug 18, 2011The following post is part of an ongoing series of posts briefly outlining how the world's major religions have traditionally viewed the environment and are putting those beliefs into practice today. A Jewish ecology is 'not based on the assumption that we are no different… Full Story »
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Tips for the Slow Home: Conserving Water
Re-Nest &bull Aug 15, 2011
Efficiency is a huge part of what makes a slow home; namely, "reducing unnecessary or wasteful energy or water usage." Conserving water is one of the most efficient ways we as people can conserve resources-here are a few of our… Full Story »
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Mehcad Brooks: Taking an environmental stand
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Aug 10, 2011
Mehcad Brooks grew up knowing about turning off faucets and watering plants at night, but is even more aware of water conservation today. He carpools more now since he was a victim of a head-on collision that totaled his car, and he's considering… Full Story »
