[Communications] Ideas for conserving water

[Lisa Walker]

Hi!



Like most people, my family has spent a LOT of time at home over the last
several months (and will continue to for the foreseeable future). To stay
busy, my husband and I decided to make some home improvements we’ve been
putting off, and we decided to focus our efforts on water conservation
measures. I didn’t know a whole lot about the actions we could take before
we started this undertaking, so I naturally did a lot of research - and I
learned a lot!



Since water conservation is an important topic on
chicagocommunitygardens.org, here are some pieces of information I think
you’ll find helpful (I certainly did):



Water Conservation: Why Saving Water is Important
<https://kayplumbing.com/plumbing-blog/water-conservation-why-saving-water-is-important/>



How conserving water affects your wallet: 5 ways
<https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/The-Simple-Dollar/2012/0904/How-conserving-water-affects-your-wallet-5-ways>



How Water Conservation Saves Energy and Reduces Greenhouse Gas
<https://www.hydropoint.com/blog/water-energy-conservation/>



32 Ways to Conserve Water at Home
<https://basq.livelarq.com/sustainability/32-ways-to-conserve-water-at-home/>



10 Water-Saving Devices You Can Install Yourself
<https://www.thespruce.com/water-saving-devices-install-yourself-4096495>



How to Choose a Low-flow Shower Head
<https://blog.constellation.com/2017/06/23/best-low-flow-shower-heads/>



The Homeowner's Guide To Energy Efficient Mortgages
<https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/energy-efficient-mortgages.php>



13 Ways to Implement Water Conservation in Your Garden
<https://www.plushbeds.com/blogs/green-sleep/13-ways-to-implement-water-conservation-in-your-garden>



What Is Xeriscaping?
<https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/homeowner-tips/xeriscape>



I figured you might be able to add this list somewhere on your site (a
resources page, maybe?) so your readers have even more inspiration for
adopting water-friendly practices into their lives!



Additionally, our last big project will be tackling our landscaping, so
it’s something I’ve been focusing my research on lately. If I wrote you a
(free) original article on how to improve your yard’s water conservation
abilities, would you consider sharing it on your site?



Thanks!

Lisa Walker



Lisa Walker ❘ *lisa at neighborhoodsprout.org <lisa at neighborhoodsprout.org>* ❘
neighborhoodsprout.org <https://www.neighborhoodsprouts.org/>

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