How to reuse greywater for toilet flushing safely: the simple bucket method, what water counts as greywater, and the permit rules for plumbed systems.
Convert an old toilet to dual-flush with a simple retrofit kit. Step-by-step install, water level tips, and how much water dual-flush can save.
How to install a faucet aerator to cut water use: find your size, unscrew the old one, add a WaterSense model and save about 700 gallons a year in five minutes.
How to switch to reusable produce bags at the grocery store: pick mesh or cotton bags, keep them with your totes, bag produce smartly and wash them often.
How to join a tool library instead of buying once-a-year tools: find one near you, sign up, reserve, borrow, return on time and save money and space.
Set up a cardboard box reuse system for shipping: flatten and sort delivery boxes, save packing material, and cover old labels so reused boxes ship safely.
How to switch from bottled soap to bar soap and shampoo bars: what to buy, how to keep bars from getting mushy, and what to expect the first few weeks.
How to choose a front-load washer over a top-load for efficiency: compare ENERGY STAR labels, capacity, spin speed and costs to save water and energy.
Switch to concentrated cleaning tablets: drop a tablet in a reusable spray bottle with water to cut plastic waste, storage space and shipping weight.
Pack a reusable straw and utensil kit for your bag: what to include, the best case to prevent leaks, and how to clean it on the go to skip plastic.
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