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America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Each year, on and in the weeks leading into Nov. 15, thousands of communities across the country participate by promoting environmental citizenship and taking action to increase and improve recycling in America. America Recycles Day educates people about the importance of recycling to our economy and environmental well-being, and helps motivate occasional recyclers to become “everyday” recyclers.
The true tale of how IRWD set a standard for recycled water
Throughout the nation and around the world, purple pipes pulse with water that has gone down drains and been treated […]
Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits
We live in a very environmentally conscious state. California is always trying to find new ways to conserve water, electricity, gas, and other natural elements that are always constantly dwindling …
Build a Customer Base for Recycled Water
Los Angeles is no stranger to water shortages and has been using recycled water since the 1960s for irrigation, industrial processes, cooling, and habitat restoration. However, it was only recently...
PMI Develops Guidelines on Indoor Recycled Water Use
Guidelines designed to help water utilities produce recycled water that will not hamper the performance of plumbing products used with nonpotable water.
Would You Drink (Recycled) Toilet Water?
I thought I could proudly say that the only time my mouth has ever come into contact with toilet water has been when one of my dogs manages to swipe me wi...
Would You Drink Beer Made With Recycled Water?
California craft brewers are looking for innovative ways to be more sustainable. One challenge is how to use less water in a state plagued by drought. But are consumers ready for reclaimed water?
A 6-star building using recycled water
Thanks to its underground wastewater treatment plant, the Darling Quarter building has reduced its drinking water consumption by 92%.
When gray equals green: Recycling water makes growing sense.
Let's be realistic. The average consumer still isn't all that interested in finding ways to use their domestic water supply more than once.
Eco-friendly Water Features by H20 Designs utilise recycled rainwater
H20 Designs create some of the most unique and modern water features, while being eco-friendly at the same time. This oriental-inspired design of beautiful
What Does 1 Gallon A Day Of Water Really Do To Your Body?
Everywhere I turn, I see that 1 Gallon A Day of Water should be what people strive to. So where is what 1 gallon of water a day, really does to your body. During my research, the first thing I found was that I needed to point out that drinking too much water too fast …
How One Nonprofit Is Bringing Attention To World Water Day
663 million people worldwide lack access to safe, clean water. But the nonprofit Charity: Water is trying to fix that.
Can On Site Generation And Microgrids Deliver For American Enterprise?
Whether it is increased sustainability or improved reliability, American enterprise is driven to deploy solar photovoltaic, wind turbines and fuel cells -- clean energy resources that getting better and cheaper, allowing the environmental benefits to compound.
How to take your climate actions to the next level
If you want to take climate actions beyond changing light bulbs and recycling, get involved in your community. You could join existing initiatives or lead yo...
From Toilet to Tap: What Cities Need to Overcome to Make That Happen
Recycled sewage will be a part of more cities’ water supplies in the future. But how do you get past the yuck factor?
How Countries Around the World Are Dealing With Climate Change
From trading recyclable items for transportation passes to requiring all public buses be electric, countries are thinking of creative ways to reduce carbon emissions. Climate change continues to threaten...
How To Build A Closed Loop System
Use a trough to recycle rain water for food production and your very own water garden.
