http://www.howtosavetheplanet.com Commentary, critiques and review of sites, articles & information regarding the earth, global warming, conservation, energy, ecology and what we can do to make our home a better place. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:41:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.howtosavetheplanet.com/2010/07/taps-for-bottled-water/#comment-18 Evan Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:41:06 +0000 http://www.howtosavetheplanet.com/2010/07/taps-for-bottled-water/#comment-18 Its very easy to drink tap water while in your home or at your workplace, but the most discouraging aspect to the bottled water v. tap water debate is the invisible barrier to access that people perceive when trying to stay hydrated while out and about. Asking a stranger to refill your reusable bottle in a shop or restaurant can be awkward and unnerving for many people, especially when a simple alternative is readily available in the form of a disposable bottle of spring water. Social discomfort swiftly trumps individual enviro-impact. We've actually been developing and delivering a community-based initiative to help rectify this issue. Using our website (bluew.org) and smart phone application, we work in partnership with municipalities, local businesses and conservation groups to provide online mapped details on where to find clean, free sources across the nation to refill your reusable bottle without feeling compelled to make any additional purchases. We’re working hard to give people barrier-free access to clean, healthy tap water while out of their homes. Its very easy to drink tap water while in your home or at your workplace, but the most discouraging aspect to the bottled water v. tap water debate is the invisible barrier to access that people perceive when trying to stay hydrated while out and about. Asking a stranger to refill your reusable bottle in a shop or restaurant can be awkward and unnerving for many people, especially when a simple alternative is readily available in the form of a disposable bottle of spring water. Social discomfort swiftly trumps individual enviro-impact. We’ve actually been developing and delivering a community-based initiative to help rectify this issue. Using our website (bluew.org) and smart phone application, we work in partnership with municipalities, local businesses and conservation groups to provide online mapped details on where to find clean, free sources across the nation to refill your reusable bottle without feeling compelled to make any additional purchases. We’re working hard to give people barrier-free access to clean, healthy tap water while out of their homes.

]]> http://www.howtosavetheplanet.com/2007/09/energy-savings-tips-stove-electric/#comment-14 Genesis Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:55:34 +0000 http://www.howtosavetheplanet.com/2007/09/03/energy-savings-tips-stove-electric-range-microwave-cooking/#comment-14 Hi, i was reading this and about using the microwave my mom says that is not good to use the microwave due to the waves it produces she says they are bad for the planet i'll be glad if you send me a response about this comment :) Hi, i was reading this and about using the microwave my mom says that is not good to use the microwave due to the waves it produces she says they are bad for the planet i’ll be glad if you send me a response about this comment

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