Turn off your lights to support Earth Hour

On March 28, 2009 between 8:30-9:30pm, people everwhere across the globe will turn out their lights in an effort to draw attention Global Warming. The goal is for 1 Billion people to participate. Join with me at 8:30pm, wherever you are in the world - turn out your lights for 1 hour.
For more information, go to Earthhour.org

Conserving water saves the planet and your wallet

Conserving water can save the planet and your wallet.

The more water we use the more energy it takes. Almost 20% of California's energy consumption is related to water use. Using water carefully saves us money and saves energy.

Some tips:

• Run the washers full!Make sure your clothes washer or dishwasher are full when you run them.
• Fix that leaky faucet! A toilet that keeps running can waste as much as two gallons of water per minute! And 100 drops per minute from the faucet can waste as much as 350 gallons of water per minute.
• Shut of the water while brushing. Or shaving. Letting the water run can waste hundreds of gallons of water per month.
• Use the automatic dishwasher: Dishwashing machines are actually more efficient that hand-washing.
• Take shorter showers and take showers instead of baths.

For more tips on saving water, visit Sierra Club Green Home: http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/water-conservation-advice/

Sources: The Sierra Club