Showing posts with label Green. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green. Show all posts

Friday, October 1, 2010

Living Green? Think Tankless Water Heater


For the whole house (above) $169.00

We bought a home that needs repairs but has no mortgage!
This is our chance to "Go Green".
We started with a tankless water heater, and added a smaller
one for the shower. I was so impressed I thought I'd share.
If you have a large family, you can add a sink booster for around $50.

For the shower:Price: $32.99

about tankless water heaters:

Tankless water heaters are considered a “green” alternative to traditional water heaters. They can be up to 95% energy efficient, use up to 50% less energy, conserve water and produce less carbon dioxide than traditional water heaters. Some models are even made from 95% recyclable materials. Tankless water heaters also offer an endless supply of hot water and take up less space than tank-style heaters.

Heating water can account for 30% of a household's energy consumption, so switching to a tankless water heater is a great way to conserve energy and it is good for the environment.

I was able to purchase both of these for less than a traditional hot water would
have cost. My husband and son are in the basement installing them now.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Living Green - Why do you flush your toilet with drinking water?


I managed to get my water bill down to $13 this month!

My secret - Save rain water in a plastic barrel.
You can find them used on ebay for as little as $10.
Place a window screen on top to keep mosquitos out.

Place the water barrel outside but near the bathroom.
Before using the potty, bring in a bucket of the rain water.
To flush, flip the seat up and pour the rain water in, works
like a charm!

I 'm burning a few extra calories and saving my drinking water for drinking.
A dear neighbor has given me a wonderful old ringer washer. I have
to use a corncob to plug the water basin because the plug was lost years ago.
I can use this same rain water to wash clothes with good results.

This may seem extreme to you, but it's just fun to me!
My hubby was shocked at the savings on the water bill! haha

Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Purex Saves Green $100 Giveaway


Purex® has been dedicated to sustainable and responsible business practices for over 130 years and we love to hear how our customers are also saving green.

The winning tip for July was
submitted by Paula S from
Sunnyvale, CA.

Here's how Paula saves green in her life:
"I save green by buying only when items are on sale. I watch the weekly ads for the items I use consistently."

There's still plenty more chances for you to win so go to www.purexsavesgreen.com and enter again to be eligible to win. We look forward to hearing how you save green in your life.

Regards,
The Purex® Natural Elements Team