Here’s the deal… You’ve probably heard about a waterless car wash or a spray on car wash or a dry car wash, but you have absolutely no idea what it is! In this post, we will cover the basics of a waterless car wash, the results you can achieve and how you can wash your car at home with minimal water use. This […]
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[…] inspire your employees to save water at home. 3. Eco-Friendly Car Washes Many large companies have a fleet of company cars that need regular maintenance. If you have your own car wash system, make sure you’re using energy and water-efficient products like bubble arches (These use bubbles instead of soap to disperse chemicals during the car wash. Bubbles disperse the chemicals more […]
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[…] Want to celebrate the monsoon season with some storm-related songs? Check out our Monsoon Melodies playlist on Spotify: Donna DiFrancesco is a Conservation Coordinator with the City of Mesa, AZ, one of nineteen Water– Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs. Monsoon Season: A large tree limb lies on top of a car after strong winds broke the branch.
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[…] of clothes to keep them for the whole week. Washing full loads saves water, energy, and money. Yes to a bucket and no to hose Whether you are washing your car or watering the plants, it is best that you use a bucket instead of a hose. You can control the amount of water to use plus you can apply […]
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[…] all. First, seek out seconds There are many ways we can conserve water, from turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth to using the rain to wash your cars. While these small actions will certainly add up, there are other things you can do that will have an even greater impact. One of these is to simply avoid […]
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[…] rough cobblestone lane. Then it veers onto a rock-strewn dirt road up the side of a mountain, the landscape of endless hills stretching as far as the eye can see. The car kicks up fine dust that seeps through the cracked windows – evidence of the dry season. The town of Thagoni, Bolivia is barely visible with the mountain as the […]
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Have you ever experienced the agony of sitting in a car that has been baking in an asphalt parking lot? If so, you understand the main value of trees in the desert; they provide much-needed SHADE! Trees benefit our environment in so many ways. They moderate our climate, provide wildlife habitat, improve air quality, and help conserve water by storing water and reducing storm run-off. Trees create microclimates that allow other plants, animals, […]
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[…] running properly. Because that’s the thing about an irrigation system that we tend to forget about – you can’t just put it in and not touch it. It’s like a car – it needs care and maintenance. In Arizona, the Arizona Landscape Contractor’s Association is a great place to start to find a landscape professional with irrigation expertise. Once my […]
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[…] harming fish, birds, and insects, and leaves an unsightly mess. You can do your part to protect the environment. First, hum these catchy words to yourself as you wash your car or do yard work: “Only rain in the storm drain.” Ryder with his AZSTORM.org poo bags. Next, exercise some of these tips to prevent these pollutants from […]
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[…] alternative to keeping your ground soaked in hot weather. A rain barrel is also beneficial in keeping plants watered, and you can use it for bathing pets or washing the car as well. Stay on Budget It can be difficult to stay on budget when it comes to Staying on budget is important when creating the perfect water-conserving landscape, especially […]
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[…] as well as for drinking. This does not include water that is needed to make everyday objects. Water is an important ingredient in just about everything we use. Things like books, cars, mobile phones, video games, packaging, medicine, or clothing would not be possible without water. Let’s also not forget the water needed to grow crops or raise animals for food. […]
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[…] flooding, and never direct water towards the foundation of your home. Along with environmental benefits, rainwater has many practical uses, including being used for irrigation and gardening needs, washing your animal or car, or it can be purified to use for laundry or dish-washing. For more helpful resources, visit our rainwater harvesting page here. To learn more, visit the Watershed Management Group’s […]
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