Short Showers Save Water

Back in the 70s when we first started talking about water conservation, my favorite t-shirt read Save Water - Shower with a friend! California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may not advocate showering with a friend, but he does believe in the power of short showers. In response to a question at an event at the Commonwealth Club, the Gov told the folks there that his kids were taking a stool into the shower to enjoy fifteen minute long showers. No more, he says. Now he times them - five minutes is long enough for anyone to get clean.

Read more: Schwarzenegger household green plan

Create Green Good

by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World

... with AARP. AARP, long and well known for providing money saving options for seniors has launched a new website to Create The Good and one of the many opportunities for creating your own good is the September Operation Energy Save, where you can calculate your green impact with a few simple changes.

Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!

One Green Thing

by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World

Follow @1Thing4Green on twitter for handy and simple daily tips for going green.

A few recent tips include:

• Buy Local... Go to your local farmers market this weekend and buy your produce from them.
• Lower the temperature on your water heater to 120F and save up to 15% on your electric bill.
• Turn off your dishwashers drying cycle and only wash full loads.

Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!

Simply Green Tips

by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World

• Use old mouse pads as colorful kitchen hot pads.
• Check for Green Energy in your area.
• Turning your thermostat down 1 degree can save up to 10% on an annual heating bill.

Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!