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Don't Be A Drip
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Green Your Bathroom: Start With the Toilet
Of our daily water use, 75 percent is consumed in the bathroom. Changing our habits can cut back on our use.
Mesa, AZ
Local Challenge
Save Water and Energy
It takes water to make energy, and it takes energy to process and deliver water. So when you save one, you’re saving the other too. There are lots of water-saving tips here and energy-saving tips here. Do at least one of the tips on the website, or one of these. xeriscape (low-water landscaping), install high-efficiency toilets, get a low-flow showerhead and more; get tax rebates for energy efficiency improvements such as windows, insulation, new air conditioners and even solar panels; buy Energy Star and WaterSense products or services.
Mesa, AZ
Local Challenge
Build or Renovate Smarter
According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for 39% of the total energy use in the US, 68% of total electricity use and 16% of total water use, and they contribute 38% of the CO2 emissions. Go here for home building and remodeling guidelines; check out the great tax rebates currently being offered for energy efficiency improvements such as windows, insulation, new air conditioners, and even solar panels. Pay now to save later: some items may cost more initially, but will pay off monthly in water and energy savings; Look for the Energy Star and WaterSense label when purchasing household appliances or fixtures. (Take a pic of yourself doing any of these things!)
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866-987-7367
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U.S. EPA's WaterSense Program
WaterSense is a program sponsored by the U.S. EPA to promote water-efficient products and practices.
www.epa.gov/watersense
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Adelaide - Standard Toilets by Caroma USA, Inc
Low flow, dual flush standard Toilet.
www.caromausa.com/products/toilets.php?p=all
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46 New Leicester Hwy
Asheville, NC 28806
828-255-0772
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AquaPro Solutions LLC
Water conservation and filtration products. Waterless urinals, HE toilets, Flapperless toilets, AQUS, Brac Greywater systems, Rain Harvesting. EPA WaterSense partner. H2O Easy filtration, Softener, Scale prevention, Iron Removal Water DOG system.
www.aquaprosolutions.com
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