Dear Eartha, My neighbor keeps a bucket at the bottom of their tub while they shower to collect water that they use in their garden. Does that really make a difference? You hear a lot about recycling ...

Every time you take a shower, brush your teeth or do a load of laundry, you’re letting water — one of Earth’s most precious resources — just swirl down the drain. Instead, what if you reclaimed that ...

Every time you take a shower, brush your teeth or do a load of laundry, you're letting water - one of Earth's most precious resources - just swirl down the drain. Instead, what if you reclaimed that ...

Although most A/E/C professionals view grey-water recycling as an application only for the most radical "green" buildings, these systems are slowing making their way into the mainstream building ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder, Conspiracy of Love, and Good is the New Cool. An American family of four uses an average of 300 gallons a day. That’s ...

In our desert, water is precious. Many gardeners look for ways to reduce their city or well water use, including rainwater harvesting and planting drought-tolerant plants. Did you know that you can ...

Water from bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, and washing machines is classified as greywater and, depending on local and state regulations, can be diverted to irrigate landscaping. The water that ...

Many areas of Ventura County are coping with recently implemented Metropolitan Water District restrictions, such as limiting yard watering to one day a week. Even in those restricted communities, ...

Installing drought-tolerant landscaping or using recycled water for irrigation could become substitutes for grey water systems under a proposal from the Marin Municipal Water District. The district’s ...

As lawns citywide turn brown or are replaced with drought tolerant alternatives, Andy Lauer's plush green lawn stands out. The front yard has flourished despite being untouched by a hose or a ...

This article is part of a series addressing topics relevant to water security in southwestern Utah. Look for stories online on select Fridays and in print on select Saturdays that feature updates on ...