[…] if they offer cooking oil recycling. What not to do? Garbage disposals only shred solids and do not prevent grease from food from building up again. Hot water or a dishwasher might melt the grease and push it further down the drain. However, it will only solidify again once it cools, causing a build-up in the main sewer system. Chemicals […]
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[…] learn something new. However, when it comes to water conservation in my own home, it took a great while before I was convinced not to wash my own dishes. Efficient dishwashers with the EPA Energy Star Label (when used appropriately) use less water than washing by hand. It felt more intuitive to wash by hand and save the electricity. However, […]
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What do you think of when you hear the term ‘water harvesting?’ Do you imagine a giant cistern collecting water? Can you envision a complicated system of pipes leading from your roof to your outdoor landscape? If so, you are completely right! What you may not realize is that there are some very simple ways that you can utilize rainwater for your …
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[…] of your home’s sewer system, causing a messy and costly plumbing emergency. Remember, garbage disposals only shred solids and don’t prevent grease from food from building up. Hot water or a dishwasher might melt the grease and push it further down the drain, but it will only solidify again once it cools, causing a build-up in the main sewer system. Chemicals […]
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