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More info and coupon code here: http://www.ecobold.com/water-saving-devices-by-brondell/
With this water saving device by Brondell you'll be saving anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of your toilet water usage. Did you know that 8 out of 10 visits to the bathroom don't require full flush? Also did you know that 5 billion gallons of water are flushed down every day? For me, these numbers are insane and I do not understand why everyone isn't getting a Brondell, not only to save money, but most importantly, to save this precious resource: water. So you'll be saving up to $100 per year because 40 percent of the total household water is used for the toilet
Highlights:
- Small carbon footprint
- Save around $100 per year
- Don't need to buy or install a new, dual flush toilet
Here's what they have to say about Simple Flush: Simple Flush is the easiest most economical way to save water. Brondell's Simple Flush converts your toilet into a dual flush toilet in just 30 minutes. If you thought you had to replace your entire toilet inorder to install a dual flush system, then think again. You can convert your toilet into a water saving toilet in minutes with Simple Flush. 40% of household indoor water use is consumed by your toilet. By instantly converting your toilet into dual flush toilet with Simple Flush, you will cut your toilet water use by 30-50%. Installing the Simple Flush dual flush toilet kit is a easy do-it-yourself project. Our conversion kit includes everything you need and you will not need a handyman or plumber to install Simple Flush.
You can even calculate how much water you'll be saving with Simple Flush, it's all available on their website!
I just realized they're very close to us in San Francisco, Brondell is a new startup that's here to stay!More info and coupon code here:... more
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Think water is an infinite resource? Well, it’s not. Wouldn’t it be crazy to see states pushing their boundaries and calling for water rations/reductions? Look around you. It’s already happening.
In the midst of drought, Georgia tried last year to expand their boundaries so they could claim part of the Tennessee River to help replenish their declining water supply. [NYtimes]
Just this month, Gov. Schwarzenegger called for Californians to reduce their water usage by 20% to help quell the drought. [cbs8]
Several other states are also dealing with water shortage issues. This is due in part to our misinformed notions about water and irresponsible use of such a vital gift. Pavement doesn't absorb water, and so the over-development of urban landscape hinders the water cycle. [NPR]
The Environmental Protectioin Agency warns: “…since usable water is a limited resource, 36 states could be facing water shortage problems by 2013.” [epa]
36. That’s over half the nation struggling for water.
Maybe we should think twice about watering that garden!
So, what you can do about this? Check your house for leaks, avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily, (don’t be gross, but there’s no reason to flush things that could be thrown in the garbage), and remember what Barney always said: Never let the water run!
… also, check out these links on water efficiency:
http://www.americanwater.com/49ways.htm
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water/simple.htm
Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/22/us/22water.html
http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9926957
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/water/text.htm
... whew, I sound like a total hippie...Think water is an infinite resource? Well, it’s not. Wouldn’t it be crazy... more
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Are you flushing money down the toilet? Conservation tip. A quick easy way to help the environment and save a few extra bucks. A little change every day will help us all.Are you flushing money down the toilet? Conservation tip. A quick easy way to help the... more
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Learn how to reduce the amount of water you use in the bathroom with these water saving tips.Learn how to reduce the amount of water you use in the bathroom with these water... more
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