DC is an expensive city to live in, so most of us can only afford to rent. Washingtonians living in rental apartments or group houses often feel that they don’t have control over the things they could do to make their living space greener. I would like to offer some easy, landlord approved tips that would make your apartment living environmentaly friendly.
Turn off all lights when you leave a room. Replace …
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Most of us like to wear neat clothing, use fresh towels and sleep in clean bedding, so no wonder laundry has become a weekly chore. However, spotless appearance can also take a big toll on the environment.
The use of water, electricity and toxic chemical products can leave a huge environmental footprint. These tips might help you to make choices that are …
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- 18 Jun 2009 | Brandon Fuller
- Community, Lifestyle, News
It’s summer time. That means DC’s kids will be living in their bathing suits for three months, eating popsicles for lunch and perpetually smelling like chlorine.
If you are an individual or a business with a pool, there are a few rules you need to follow to protect the environment from the chlorine and chemicals that keep turning your kids’ hair green.
Did you know you could be fined $1,000 if you discharge …
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As DC’s outside temperatures increase and we see more sunny days, it’s going to be harder and harder to keep the soil in your garden, and in your planters, moist.
It’s vital that the soil stays damp because the bacteria and microbial communities living in the dirt are helping your plants grow. If the soil becomes too dry, these communities die off and the soil must be replaced.
Of course, we all know …
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