Posts Tagged: environment

Bottled water straight from the tap?

Not too long ago I asked some coworkers why they buy bottled water rather than using their tap water. “It’s healthier.” “It’s better for you.” I was skeptical of these vague statements, and when questioned, they couldn’t back them up. Turns out they, and millions of Americans, may be wasting their money and creating tons… Read more »

A Greener Apple

I am really happy to see Apple leading the way towards cleaner, less harmful personal computers. I plan to hold off on getting a new Apple laptop until I can get one with an LED display (no mercury!).

A little conservation this morning

I just turned the water heater thermostat down a notch and put a brick-sized rock in the toilet tank. I always keep the thermostat just high enough so that I can take a comfortable shower using the hot water only. We’re likely heading into a drought, so I’m trying to save a bit of water… Read more »