Water Conservation

Tress for Success

Ask Umbra on shower caps, computers, and junk mail 12
Posted 5 days, 4 hours ago Does anyone make a non-vinyl shower cap? Is it better to turn computers off at night or leave them running? And how, how can you get rid of all that junk mail? Umbra advises.
Placemakers

A surprising sneak peek at the clothesline revolution 31
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago Alexander Lee travels the country evangelizing the merits of clotheslines through his organization, Project Laundry List. He says the humble laundry tool can have a real impact on climate and energy -- he'd even like to see one at the White House. So why are so many people vehemently opposed?
Kids Learn the Darnedest Things

Ask Umbra on climate-skeptic teachers, low-flow toilets, and more 32
Posted 1 week, 5 days ago Umbra addresses crap of the educational and evacuational varieties, as well as helping a reader with New Year's resolutions and revealing another resource for greening your life.
Red Snow Warning

The end of welfare water and the drying of the West 7
Posted 2 months ago
The Western U.S. has been experiencing epic drought the past several years -- but that's just one indication that we're suffering from severe weather "perturbulence." As the climate shifts and water dries up, agriculture, sprawling cities, and entire ecosystems are at stake.
Think Fast

Your greenest Ramadan 1
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Islamic month of fasting and feasting is not just a religious observance -- it's a chance to make a real and meaningful planetary impact.
Liquid Lunch

Ask Umbra on livestock and water 5
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago
How much water is involved in meat production, and which other products are dripping with waste? Umbra pours on the facts.
Micture This

Peeing in the shower goes, um, viral 7
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago
As news hits of an ad campaign in Brazil aimed at convincing pee-ple to pee in the shower, Umbra revisits her advice on the very same topic.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on saving money (and water) in the toilet 12
Posted 4 months ago
Sexy Retrofits

Sears Tower to get eco-overhaul — again? Plus: new name! 0
Posted 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The tallest building in North America is about to take a giant step forward in energy efficiency, water conservation, and green PR.
It Might as Well Be Spring

Ask Umbra on sparkling water 7
Posted 5 months ago
Two gals from Alabama love to drink bubbly water -- but a little guilt is beginning to soak into their souls. Can Umbra quench their thirst for knowledge about the eco-effects of their fav bev?
Sparkling Wit

Ask Umbra on rinse aids 7
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago
Your dishwasher requires a rinse aid -- but what the heck is in that thing, and is there an eco-alternative? Umbra offers a cascade of advice.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on showering 10
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago
All You Need Is Lav

Ask Umbra on public peeing 20
Posted 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Is it OK to let it mellow in a public restroom? Umbra advises.
The grist list

From Doug to Diaz 1
Posted 6 months ago
Brad's bro gets into the green game, and Cameron comes clean about her habits.
Umbra dishes on dishwashers vs washing by hand 7
Posted 6 months, 3 weeks ago
As reservoirs fall, water prices should rise 3
Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Green mideast peace 2
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago
A review of The Big Necessity 6
Posted 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Toilet Training

How to green your bathroom 7
Posted 1 year ago
Greenland ice-loss soars: Bad for you, great for bottled water biz 0
Posted 1 year ago