Green Spot

Bub and Bob get thirsty too y’know, after all, they’ve been producing bubbles that bob them to victory since the 1980’s. If and when they do, dragons tend to live sustainable lives. They don’t waste lighters or matches, or require a heating and gas bill - fire comes easy to them. And clothes? Nobody is going to bust a dragon for any indecency laws. Beyond that, they’re eco-friendly and possibly make use of the Bobble.

This one-of-a-kind, sturdy, BPA free water bottle has a filter built in to its body, so as you sip, tap water gets filtered. As of today, the filter needs to be replaced about every 2 weeks, and they can supply that as well. By utilizing the Bobble, not only do you reduce plastic bottle waste and save money on water purchases, but you help to reduce the amount of oil that goes in to the manufacturing of plastic as well. Not to mention a colorful way to make your portable water needs a simple solution towards a greener life.

Bob and Bub and their Bobbles

Friendly Tips from www.wateruseitwisely.com

While browsing the web today i stumbled upon this great website : www.wateruseitwisely.com .

My view on conservation and protecting the environment is that if you, as an individual, aren’t informed of the things you can do to make a difference it is a daunting task to make changes in your life.

This website is great because it provides you with 100 great tips on how you can make a difference with minor changes to your daily habits.

Here are a few tips that i thought were great :

This week is a rare week in Southern California, we have a full week of forecasted rain. I know it sounds ludicrous to say that its rare to have a full week of rain during the winter season, but honestly its a rare thing in Southern California.

Many people ( even some residents of So Cal ) do not realize that we are in a constant state of drought. If we did not receive water from Central and Northern California we would basically be living in a desert.

Now and days people are so focused on ENERGY CONSUMPTION that they forget about WATER CONSERVATION. Responsible water conservation is just as important as decreasing your carbon footprint. One of the great things about water conservation is that you can do your part and help out at a significantly lower cost compared to what you do to conserve energy.

The focus of discussion today will be the collection of rain water. The conservation tool that i would like to highlight today is the trusty old rain barrel. We all know that when it rains, it pours; and with the right rain barrel, all that rainwater can be saved. Rain water harvesting is important because it decreases the high demand for domestic water in which residential irrigation can account for up to 40% of consumption. By collecting rain water and storing it a rain barrel you’ll have water for future use, whether it’s for watering the garden or just keeping it handy for emergency situations.

Below are some great examples of rain barrels that can help you take a step in the right direction:

Bordeax - 59 gallon ( previously used to hold wine )

Supra Rain Barrel - 66 Gallon ( Comes equipped with a stand that raises the barrel so that a watering can or bucket can be filled easily )

WaterBank Collapsible Rain Barrel - 58 Gallons ( 5 inflatable chambers create this barrel, and deflates for easy storage )

Flora Dark Brown Speckled Rain Barrel & Planter - 55 Gallon ( this item effectively integrates rainwater storing and landscape design )

Water Harvesting Tank - 214 Gallon ( This tank provides an ecologically sound and cost effective way to collect and store rainwater for all of your gardening and landscape needs. )

These Rain Barrels are just a few examples of what is on the market. For a lager selection please follow this link: The Composters