Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Ideal Bite <dailytip cyndikrall Thu, 24 Apr 2008 3:20 am Gray Matters Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Apr 24, 2008 BANG FOR THE BITE It's not legal in all areas, but if 10,000 Biter households use only gray water on their gardens, we'll save enough water to fill eight small water towers. COCKTAIL FACTOID After humans, the animal with the highest brain size to body size ratio is the bottlenose dolphin. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . . The Microdrip Tip The Shower Bucket Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip? (5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Water waste making you insane in the brain? The Bite H2-no, if you're reusing bath, kitchen, or laundry water, so consider hooking up a system that directs gently used water (called gray water) to your garden. Huge cerebrum not required. The Benefits Saving H2O. Gray water systems can save up to 40% of drinkable water, and if enough people install systems, we could have smaller water-purification and sewage-treatment plants. Money in your bank. Hooking up a gray-water system can snag a tax rebate in some states (check with your city gov's water management department), and up your home's LEED credits to increase its value. Personally Speaking One of our dads hooked up a gray water system for his garden, but we can't say whose since it isn't exactly legal without a permit in his state. Wanna Try? Check with your local government to find out if gray water reuse is legal in your area (you may need a permit), then call an eco-contractor. Note: You'll need to use the water only for plants you're not planning on eating and use use only eco-bath products, since gray water can seep down into groundwater reserves. Aqus - instead of your garden, you can redirect sink water into your toilet bowl using this contraption ($295). Great American Rain Barrel - if you're not sure about rejigging your pipes, this 60-gal recycled-plastic barrel stores rainwater ($220). Greywater Guerillas - tons of info and project ideas from gray-water fanatics. Safe Use of Household Greywater - tells you what water to use and what water to lose. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Plan your next roadtrip with MapQuest.com: America's #1 Mapping Site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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