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Saving at the Spout
Issue No. 112 | July, 2009
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Last year's dry river beds, shrinking lakes, and water woes are nothing compared to this year's continued drought. We all know we have to do our part and conserve water wherever possible. Here, SustainLane members and partners offer some effective ways to save at the spout.
IN THIS ISSUE
Does a Crushing California Drought Threaten Our Food Supply?
SustainLane Users Get Water Savvy
SustainLane's Premier Partners on Energy
Greenbuster: Don't be a Sop
8 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
CRUSHING CALIFORNIA DROUGHT THREATENS FOOD SUPPLY?
Droughtmain Drought in the West is old news. Each year seems drier and drier, but how much water is there, and might we really run out? And are the consequences as catastrophic as some scientists say?

Get in on the conversation now.

What needs to be done about water use in the United States? Voice your opinion on SustainLane.com now.
SUSTAINLANE USERS GET WATER SAVVY
Vikash S.productsVikash S. isn't happy with Fiji Bottled Water and says, "Fiji is the birthplace of my parents...And my brethren are damn pissed that some company is sucking up their pure artesian water to ship across the pacific!..." read more.

Lorraine W.Lorraine W. is "seriously impressed" with Eco Touch's Waterless Car Wash and says she "had a "hits head and says, duh" moment for not making the switch to waterless a very long time ago..." read more.

Amie V.Amie V. says the SinkPositive's Toilet Sink "creates a greywater system that is easy to install and use, inexpensive, and allows a household to..." read more.

Find more products to help you conserve water and save money on SustainLane.com!
WHAT SUSTAINLANERS ARE SAYING ABOUT H2O
faucetblogsWe all know that conserving scarce resources, like water, is vital to a healthy planet. Tap into the latest news, views, and ideas to help conserve water.

Read what others have to say. Say what needs to be said.

Discover more news, topics of conversation, and water conservation how-to's on SustainLane.com now.
LAST CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF SIMPLE SHOES
downturnToday is the last day of our "Review a Clothing Company" contest, which means it is your last chance to get in a few more reviews and get some extra tickets in our raffle to win a pair of Simple Shoes. What are you waiting for?

Check out the contest now!
SUSTAINLANE'S PREMIER PARTNERS SAVE WATER
sprinklerpartnerHow to Install a Drip Irrigation System
Save water, time and the planet all with one drip irrigation system. It really is that easy.



Find more information, tips, how-to's, and topics of conversation on SustainLane.com.

PICKED FROM THE ARCHIVES: MESSAGE IN A WATER BOTTLE
pure waterThis newsletter pulled from the SustainLane archives is brimming with products and information on drinking water safety to help you make sure that every drop of water that enters your body is as pure and healthy as possible.

Read some oldies but goodies...


Browse through archived newsletters here on SustainLane.com.

GREENBUSTER: DON'T BE A SOP
shower scenegreenbusterMyth: Taking a showers uses less water and energy than taking a bath.

Lather...rinse...repeat? Not if you're water savvy. But how what about the constant spray of the shower versus filling up a tub. Are you getting into hot water with that one?

Greenbusters sleuth the truth...

Whatever the eco myth, we'll help you get to the bottom of it. Submit your myth to SustainLane Greenbusters.
8 EASY WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER
dropswatertipsGet this: a family of four can save 200 gallons of water in a week by turning the faucet off when brushing their teeth. Imagine how much money that saves over the course of a week, or a month, or even a year. 

Save money by saving water.

Find more water saving tips and tricks on SustainLane.com!
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Patti MorenoGarden Girl Patti Moreno is your guide to urban sustainable living. Read more from Patti.
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