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7 Ways to Use Less Water at Home and Stop Draining Your Wallet

With prices on the rise in all aspects of life, it’s important to make smart decisions when it comes to conserving resources. One such resource is water and there are several simple steps you can take to use less water in your daily life. Doing so will not only reduce the amount you pay on […]

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Are Solar Covered Canals California’s Best Solution to Drought?

Across the globe, drought has become one of the most prevalent and critical issues of our times. In the western US, it’s a growing disaster – with California’s 37.1 million people, the largest state population in the country, facing severe drought conditions. In 2022, fifty-eight California counties were given USDA disaster designations. There is no […]

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Showery® Eco-Flow – Good For You and the Planet

Regardless of where you live, investing in products designed to help you conserve water can be beneficial to both you and your budget. It’s for this reason, we wanted to test out a water filtration and conservation showerhead to see if it would be worth your while. Fortunately, the Showery® Eco-Flow showerhead fit the bill. […]

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Here’s How to Promote Eco-Friendly Hygiene

Hygiene routines range from person to person and may comprise several products aimed to improve quality of life and well-being. However, not all products or practices are sustainable. Promoting an eco-friendly hygiene practice is worth considering as more people seek ways to live a greener lifestyle. After all, it’s one area you have complete control […]

Grow an indoor herb garden | Tuesday Tip

You can try a simple potted herb garden or a potato sack, which can be grown effectively on a windowsill.

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How the Housing and Climate Crises Are Connected

Among the many problems facing our modern world, the climate and housing market crises are two of the most significant. They might seem like independent issues on the surface, but climate change has a major impact on where you can live and what structures you can build.  Here are the notable ways climate change has […]

Butt Water and Backpacks on Rats!

As we all know it’s important to conserve water, but California is working on converting toilet our flushes into tap water! This week we discuss how we feel about this process as well as talk about a program that trains rats to become heroes! You don’t want to miss this week’s Biofriendly Podcast where we bring you the latest and greatest green news.

Carbon offsets for travel | Tuesday Tip

Travel offsets are voluntary programs that allow travelers to compensate for the amount of carbon dioxide their flight puts out with a reduction of the same amount through environmental action.

Dishwashers can help save water | Tuesday Tip

A dishwasher is more water-efficient than washing by hand when you have a full load. Wash by hand if you’ve only got a few dirty plates, or you’re in a small household where it’s not practical to wait until the dishwasher’s full.

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Why Sustainable Water Usage is Essential to Our Health and the Planet

Every time you wash your hands, rinse dishes, flush a toilet, water houseplants or take a shower, you’re using one of the Earth’s most precious resources: water. Because it flows so quickly out of the tap, it’s easy to use several gallons of water without realizing it.  Together with the sun, water is essential to […]