Did you know that March 22nd is World Water Day? I know what you're thinking -- what's next, National Pond Slime Week -- but, raising 4 children, our house uses a lot of water and, truth be told, we're probably wasting a lot more, than the average family, too.
Here are some quick (and easy) tips to help families (like mine) save water:
- Reduce your shower time by two minutes – save up to 150,000 gallons of water per month
- Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth – save 25 gallons of water per month
- Defrost food in the fridge instead of under running water – reduce water inefficiency and increase food safety
- Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when they’re full – save up to 1,000 gallons of water per month
Seriously, it's that simple.
One of my favorite brands is helping, too -- Crystal Light will give to The Nature Conservancy 100 percent of net profits from Crystal Light powdered drink mix products sold that day – no less than $350,000 and up to $750,000.
The funds will support the river and lake projects across the U.S., including: the Colorado River, Great Lakes Basin, Meramec River (part of the Mississippi river), Potomac River and Southern Rivers.
But, wait, there's more -- wanna see Sheryl Crow?
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