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Tip: Convert Your Existing Toilet into a Dual-Flush System

Posted on Mar 27, 2009 by GLI Editors.

If you are concerned about how much water you might be wasting in in your toilet, then you need to think about how much water you need (versus how much water your toilet actually uses) every time you use the flush.

EPA WaterSense certified toilets are an obvious choice in sustainability.  The most commonly found water-efficient toilets are by far those using dual-flush technology (examples here). By providing exactly the right amount of water based on the need to flush down either solid or liquid waste, a dual flush toilet system naturally results in a tremendous water conservation. However, replacing your system completely can prove to be expensive in some cases, so another option to consider is converting your existing toilet with a dual-flush converter kit.
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Responsibly Managing Waste on Boating Trips

Posted on Mar 13, 2009 by GLI Editors.

Imagine crystal blue waters glinting off the bow, a soft breeze rustling the sails above your head, the sun warming your back on the deck. What could be more relaxing, rejuvenating, and eco-friendly than a weekend spent aboard a ship, gently rocked by the ocean?
Every boating excursion, no matter how exhilarating and beautiful, produces a certain level of waste– whether it’s solid waste (like food, paper, and cans), pollution from engines, or “gray water” from showers and sinks. However, by far, the most sensitive, unsightly, and unpleasant type of waste to deal with is “black water,” or sewage, which is produced by human nature and contains bacteria, pathogens, and nutrients that can be damaging to the health of our costal waters– and the people who swim or scuba dive in them.
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Plumbing Products that Preserve Water, Energy, and Funds

Posted on Dec 19, 2008 by GLI Editors.

We all like to save money.  If we can save money while benefiting the environment, then all the better!  Plumbing is an area where you can reap huge savings by paying a bit more up front for water and energy efficient appliances and fixtures.
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GTR: Water Conservation Strategies for Green Homes with Kohler

Posted on Oct 17, 2008 by Sean Daily.

Podcast: Download (10.1MB)

Host Sean Daily talks water conservation strategies and industry water efficiency standards with Rob Zimmerman of Kohler.
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Save Water and Money, One Flush at a Time!

Posted on Oct 06, 2008 by GLI Editors.

Toilets use a large amount of water each time the handle is pressed.  In toilets made before 1982, up to seven gallons are used with every flush!  While newer toilets have been vastly improved, using under 2 gallons per flush, there are other things you can do to conserve even more water, and save yourself some money in the process.
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