SWINBURNE GREEN CLUB

action #1

2010-04-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

Hey greenies,
week 7 is coming and we are sure you are waiting for midbreak! it doesn't mean that we will be free during midbreak but at least we don't have classes to be attended so we save our energies for doing assignments and tests! haha.
but don't forget to relax and enjoy the environment around you. We need a blue sky holiday, indeed! who doesn't?

let us dO project for ourselves. Every single day, we do a small change. A small change x lots of people = BIG CHANGE!

ACTION #1

Go on, tell me more

Every person in the country uses an average of 167 plastic bags every year. That's 10 billion bags all together. A plastic bag can take up to 500 years to decay in landfill. There is an alternative. It's called a shopping bag, and apparently in France, it's very chic!

Regards,

Swinburne Green Club

EARTH HOUR 2010

2010-03-20T11:10:00.001-07:00

rather t han being jobless and worrying about getting through an hour without consuming electricity on Earth Hour,

these are the things that you could do on 27th March 2010, at 8.30pm based on your local time :) :

The official Earth Hour site has its own recommendations:

1. Attend a local Earth Hour event or organise your own by throwing an Earth Hour street party with your neighbours

2. Gather family & friends for a night picnic in your local park and look at the stars

3. Enjoy a family dinner by candlelight

4. Organise a treasure hunt in the dark

5. Take the dog for a night walk

6. Have a candle-lit bath

7. Sit in the dark and share stories

8. Organise a family night playing board games

9. Share a romantic night in with your loved one

10. Upload your 'on the night' photos and videos to flickr and YouTube respectively, and then add them to the respective Earth Hour flickr group and the global YouTube Group.

And the Globe and mail recommends this :

1. Start early. Switch off before the sun sets and soak up the twilight.

2. Go for a walk and see what the neighbours have switched off.

3. Or turn on all the lights in every room and see how long it takes before someone knocks on your door.

4. At which point, you can host an Earth Hour Party: BYO (beeswax!) candle and no plastic cups.

5. One word: Fondue! You get a great meal, no electricity required.

6. Chill your wine outside.

7. Hand-wash your delicates.

8. Harness the combined romance of candlelight and eco-chivalry to pop the question.

9. Dig out your clarinet, ocarina or guitar for an acoustic music night. Practise without looking at your hands.

10. Debate whether one hour can trigger social change.

11. Or just whistle in the dark.

12. Recite memorized poetry.

13. Avoid using anything that requires power. Including batteries.

14. Throw an indoor marshmallow roast (use shish-kebab skewers, mini-marshmallows and a tea light).

15. Go totally 18th-century and play charades by candlelight.

16. Look for stars in the darker night sky, or moon dance.

17. Read a book about the environment.

18. Tell ghost stories. Go down to the basement in a negligee to investigate dark spooky corners.

19. Build a fort out of cushions and blankets (don't take candles inside!).

20. Bust out the Ouija board, host a séance.

21. Dig out your Dungeons and Dragons dice for an atmospheric apocalyptic game.

22. Don't be lame and watch television. You're only going to miss the Habs build a 4-0 lead over the Leafs.

23. Prove to yourself that, yes, you can go 60 minutes without updating your Facebook status.

24. Don't forget fitness. Practise naked yoga.

25. Conserve water. Share a bath.

26. Or go to bed early. Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.

27. Consider getting some help if the results of No. 26 only took one minute.

28. Spin a globe to find your next holiday destination.

29. Introduce "Avant-garde Art in the Dark" hour (with a large drop sheet to catch spills).

30. Reject the idea, string yourself in Xmas lights, and walk around as a glowing sculpture.

31. If it's warm, sit on the steps chatting to passersby and comparing notes on living green.

32. Or say to your neighbour, "Dude, this is so Amish."

33. Make streetlight shadow puppets (yes, the streetlights stay on, for safety).

34. Install power bars with on-off switches so you can turn all electricals off at the source when not in use.

35. Designate a weekly "no power hour" for your home.

36. Calculate your annual gas bills. Gasp.

37. Calculate your annual hydro bills. Gasp again. Plan ways to reduce your gas and hydro use.

38. Curse the name of Thomas Edison and damn his tungsten-stained soul to hell.

39. Play dress-up in the dark. Don't wear colour-co-ordinated clothes.

40. If going out, do your makeup by candlelight. It's harder than it seems. Pretend it's eighties punk.

41. Boycott venues that are still switched on.

42. Marvel at an unlit Honest Ed's. Worry about the semi-lit airport.

43. Join a lantern walk in Woodbridge.

44. Catch the train south to watch Niagara Falls go dark for the first time since 2003.

45. Boogie for the planet at the free acoustic concert featuring Nelly Furtado at Nathan Phillips Square.

46. Play with sparklers. Take long-exposure photos of your efforts.

47. Sit in a drumming circle around a candlelit shrine to David Suzuki.

48. Wonder if, at that moment, Parisians are ashamed of their city's nickname. Then laugh at the thought.

49. Soften your ice cream.

50. Pretend you're in Haiti.

51. Join glow-stick soccer games at the Hangar in Downsview Park.

52. Master your origami skills.

53. Invite your neighbours over for a game of Texas Hold 'em.

54. Or scour your home for extraneous packaging you're holding onto and think of ways to reduce it.

55. Put teabag compresses on your eyes.

56. Take your date somewhere discreet and make out.

57. Get busy (yes, again!) and procreate the next generation of resource-sucking bipeds.

58. Start a pool on whether there will be a baby spike in nine months.

59. Hark for sounds of fire engines (see: candle use).

60. Why spoil the fun? Leave the lights out for the rest of the night.

pick up your favorite one and do it! you don't need to do all if you think it's gonna be boring. just one and it's enough! :D

Green regards,

Swinburne Green Club

Valentine for Haiti

2010-02-14T19:49:00.000-08:00

First of all, If you are seeing this post, most certainly you are more fortunate than other people in the world.

how privilege are you?
if you are reading this, of course you have electricity access on your PC or laptop or another high technology gadgets, so you are more fortunate than 1.6 billion people — a quarter of humanity — who live without electricity.

If you are reading this and you see you have roof on top of you, so you are more fortunate than 640 million children in the developing country who don't have even an adequate shelter (1 in 3 ratio, with the number of children in poverty is 1 billion (every second child)).

if you are reading this and you are close enough to reach your mineral water, you are really so much more fortunate compare with some 1.1 billion people in developing countries who have inadequate access to water, while 1.8 billion people who have access to a water source within 1 kilometre, but not in their house or yard, and only able to consume around 20 litres per day only.
we are thankfully more fortunate than we realize.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, there was a devastation caused by the magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti. The people in that country are suffering until now, they need a helping hand.
They slept in the streets and anywhere since their houses have been destroyed in the nights following the earthquake, while we are here just watching the news about that and says, "Oh that is too bad".
We have enough water to drink and easy-to-access transportation to go anywhere and they are suffered shortages of fuel and potable water even before the disaster happened.

Many countries responded to volunteer for humanitarian aid. Doctor without border, engineers, pledging funds, dispatching rescue, and soon. They help. and what we can do?

The Valentine's season is still in the atmosphere. Rather than you spend your money for chocolate that might be make your loved one getting unhealthy-fatter and has many pimples because consume too many chocolates, -or spend your money for the roses that might be only last for one day, let's donate it.
rather than you are being offended because you are single and there are nobody that you can give the chocolates, let's share the love to our less-fortunate people.

oh, you are not an engineers? a certified doctor? don't have time to be a volunteer? don't know what to donate? don't even know how to do?
the hottest issue is You can donate through your iTunes. Just sit in front of your laptop, type and click click click.
you can donate to Haiti by download WE ARE THE WORLD 25 FOR HAITI. We know it's 20 bucks, but if you want to do, I know you will.

For your information, We are the world 25 for Haiti is a remake of the song by another all-star cast of singers was recorded on February 1, 2010. It was released as a single on February 12, 2010, and proceeds from the record will aid survivors of the impoverished country. "We Are the World" has demonstrated that diverse musicians can productively work together, and has further influenced the movement within pop music to create songs that address humane concerns.

We can’t go on
Pretending day by day
that someone, somehow will soon make a change

that someone is you!

Like Katrina, Africa, Indonesia
and now Haiti needs us, the need us, they need us

please, do more! here is the ways :

Donate with your iTunes

Please purchase this track on iTunes as all proceeds go to support relief efforts in Haiti. It costs you $20.

or you can :

Donate over the web for Haiti :

Free The Children

this organization is the world's network of children helping children through education. Their mission is Free children from poverty. Free children from exploitation. Free children from the idea that they are powerless to change the world.

http://www.freethechildren.com/haiti

InterAction

this organization is is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people. Here is the link for Haiti :
http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti

Google for Haiti

The trusted source, Google, to contribute to such as the International Red Cross, UNICEF, CARE, and Doctors Without Borders.
http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/

World Vision - build a better life for children

World Vision is supplying families in Port-au-Prince with rations of water, food, and other emergency items including hygiene kits, tarps, blankets and water containers.

World vision ever came to do an exhibition about HIV-AIDS and human trafficking victims in The Spring Mall to collect donations. and why not for this too?

http://www.worldvision.org

and here is the easiest way to donate :

Donate by text message :

SMS text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts
SMS text “YELE” to 501501 to Donate $5 to Yele Haiti's Earthquake Relief efforts
SMS text "GIVE10" to 20222 to donate $10 to Direct Relief

Have a blessed love day, Greenies! ;)

source :

Wikipedia, Jason Mraz, Global Issues

Recruitment Drive & Beach Cleaning 2009

2010-01-17T06:11:00.000-08:00

Sorry folks for this really late post (better late than nothing) that we've kept you all waiting for. It has been ages since the last posting had been done. Well, here again.. we stand (or should we say, dump?) all the memories of what Swinburne Green Club has been through this semester.

As usual a recruitment drive had been done with the hope that more students as well as Swinburne staffs join the club.
It's free.
huh? yeah it's free by the way.

do you know what is the cool thing about joining this club???

It is not only FREE as we mentioned about. You can make friends from there too! Of course, NEW FRIENDS, apart from learning, sharing, conserving, and preserving the Earth.

GREEN CLUB = FRIENDS + NEW FRIENDS + FUN + SAVE the ENVIRONMENT

One perfect combination we would say..

There are more things that have to be done for MOTHER NATURE and let’s lend helping hands to her.

For now we’ll let the pictures talk about our past activities...

RECRUITMENT DRIVE 2009

Clean Up the World (Beach Cleaning) 2009

Clean Up the World is a community based environmental program that inspires and empowers individuals and communities from every corner of the globe to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment.

Now in its 18th year, Clean Up the World, held in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), mobilises an estimated 35 million volunteers from 120 countries annually, making it one of the largest community-based environmental campaigns in the world.

go to their website : Clean Up the World

and as you know, Swinburne Green Club has taken a part of this community since 2008.

we decided to go for beach cleaning, as our annual activity, at Pasir Pandak, Kuching.

Where the fun begins:

Creative Designs: Sand Art Competition

***Simple but Meaningful***

To the End of the Day
Good work Everyone

Photos compliment to our official photographer: Gary Chan

P.S : we would like to do this event annually, with some improvements by providing you a volunteer certificate and member certificate. still in progress, wish us luck! ;)

oh yeah, let's do this resolution, folks..
"conservation starts from home"
let's do conserve, from your self first, from you home sweet home!

from Greenpeace - rice is life

2009-10-17T21:47:00.001-07:00

Rice is Life - traditional rice farming in China
For farmers of Southern China, rice is more than just food - it is the very basis of their culture, however, it's a way of life that could be under threat as the spectre of genetic modification (GM) creeps up on the planet's most important food crop.

Photographs and story by John Novis. Additional photographs individually credited.
Take action: stand up for your rice! .
©Greenpeace/John Novis
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4 steps to conserve electricity

2009-10-17T21:43:00.000-07:00

Step1
Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Using a power strip makes it easier to conserve electricity because you just have to unplug one cord instead of many. Also unplug any chargers that aren't in use because they still use electricity even when they're not actively charging something.
Step2
Set your thermostat at a reasonable temperature. Set it as high or as low as you need to be comfortable, but don't heat or cool excessively.
Step3
Use your appliances efficiently to conserve electricity. Refrain from opening your oven unnecessarily because it has to work harder and use more energy to heat back up; only run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded; adjust the water level on the washing machine for smaller loads and clean out the lint filter in your drier before every load.
Step4
Turn off the lights when you leave a room. If your lights have a dimmer switch, dim the lights as much as possible. Also use sunlight to your advantage during the day and turn off artificial lighting.

just four steps, greenies! :D

source : ehow

time for electricity

2009-09-02T09:21:00.000-07:00

hi greenies!

Greenpeace has released a new campaign banner for promoting the use of energy efficient light bulbs.

to be honest, IT IS a really great banner.

firstly, the message is delivered without putting many words.

secondly, it is black and white which is you can save many watthours. Black doesn't produce many energy because it is not a colour. Black means the absence of color. They absorb all such frequencies of light.

so by using black color in your lovey laptop or PC, you can save more watthours. You can save the electricity bills, reduce the CO2 which your PC produces everyday, and of course (and again) you can save MORE ENERGIES.

so have you set up your computer with black?

either your wallpaper or search engine, maybe?

small action will lead to the bigger result, friend.

one tip,

if you want to use search engine, try www.blackle.com instead of google.

they are from same provider,

check and how cool blackle and you.. for saving about 1,424,587.540 watthours?

well, you decide ;)

greenpeace project clean water

2009-08-31T13:21:00.000-07:00

this article is taken from greenpeace international

Greenpeace: Project Clean Water

Freshwater: one of our planet’s most precious resources.

Freshwater from rivers, streams, lakes, springs, and groundwater reservoirs, sustains life on earth. But today these important water sources are in danger.
Pollution from factories, agricultural runoff, municipal wastes and other sources have made access to clean water, difficult, while extreme weather, like drought and heavy rains which cause massive floods, have put additional strains in clean water availability.

Clean water is a right that must be enjoyed by everyone. But today this right is being violated by activities that destroy the country's freshwater ecosystems and threaten our health.
Be part of the Greenpeace Water Patrol!
The protection of any resource is, in many cases, most successful when the public is fully engaged. Project Clean Water aims to set up the Water Patrol as a venue for public participation in protecting our freshwater resources.

The vision behind the Greenpeace Water Patrol is of the organization working hand in hand with a broad range of audiences including consumers, local communities, academic institutions, decision-makers, etc. to ensure that people’s right to clean water and a healthful ecology is respected.

You can become part of a team that monitors and documents pollution hotspots, or participate in cyber actions and legislative lobbies which aim to improve and safeguard water quality in our country.
Sign Up!
Support!
Take Action!

The thought of water shortages in a tropical country like the Philippines may have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago. But this is a reality that we are now facing. The Philippine Environment Monitor says that the country's water availability per capita per year is second lowest in Southeast Asia. Water pollution, climate change, land use changes, and fragmented water policies are expected to worsen the water crisis. Experts further predict that by 2025, certain regions in the country river basins in Luzon and in the Visayas, will experience water availability deficit.

Unfettered industrial development, coupled with poor pollution prevention policies has contributed to the steady decline in the quality of the country's freshwater resources. Unless something is done to reverse this situation, the Philippines could be headed for a water crisis. Hence, there is an urgent need to face the problem head on.

It is against the backdrop of this looming crisis that Project Clean Water was developed. This campaign aims to create a platform for public engagement, to bring people together toward a common goal of protecting our water resources.

copy from : greenpeace

An Actual Example of Water Wastage

2009-08-30T02:32:00.000-07:00

This is sad. Just near my block for two days water is leaking and I don't even know who to talk to. I have tried to find anyone living near that place but all has been futile.

I am putting up the pictures of these misfortunes

100 ways to conserve | water

2009-08-30T01:51:00.000-07:00

100 Ways To Conserve

There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.

#2
When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
#3
Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
#4
Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
#5
Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
#6
Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.
#7
Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps.
#8
Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.
#9
Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plentiful.

For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

#11
Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.
#12
Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
#13
Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
#14
Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money.
#15
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time.
#16
If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.
#17
Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
#18
If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.
#19
We're more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don't forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.
#20
If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.
#21
Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it's still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.
#22
When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments. They're more water and energy efficient.
#23
Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month.
#24
Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
#25
Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.
#26
When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
#27
Use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.

Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

#29
When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
#30
Walkways and patios provide space that doesn't ever need to be watered. These useful "rooms" can also add value to your property.
#31
Collect water from your roof to water your garden.
#32
Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
#33
Rather than following a set watering schedule, check for soil moisture two to three inches below the surface before watering.
#34
Install a rain sensor on your irrigation controller so your system won't run when it's raining.
#35
Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.

Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to the roots where it's needed.

#37
Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week.
#38
Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and region.
#39
When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
#40
Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
#41
Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the sprinkler heads in good shape.

Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.

See how Waterpik® EcoFlow® can help reduce your water use.

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#43
Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
#44
Don't water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows away or evaporates.
#45
Water your plants deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.
#46
Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save water and prevent damage to your home.
#47
To decrease water from being wasted on sloping lawns, apply water for five minutes and then repeat two to three times.
#48
Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering others.
#49
Use a layer of organic material on the surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth that competes for water.
#50
Use a minimum amount of organic or slow release fertilizer to promote a healthy and drought tolerant landscape.
#51
Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation than those spraying water into the air.
#52
Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
#53
Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
#54
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
#55
Use a rain gauge, or empty tuna can, to track rainfall on your lawn. Then reduce your watering accordingly.
#56
Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.
#57
Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case it malfunctions or you get an unexpected rain.
#58
Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.
#59
If your toilet flapper doesn't close after flushing, replace it.
#60
Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.

Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.

#62
Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
#63
Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of your pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later to see if you have a leak.
#64
If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.
#65
Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three inches of soil are dry it's time to water.
#66
If installing a lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.
#67
When you save water, you save money on your utility bills too. Saving water is easy for everyone to do.
#68
When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it the most.
#69
Make sure your swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with recirculating pumps.
#70
Bathe your young children together.
#71
Consult with your local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for optimum outdoor water savings.
#72
Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
#73
Insulate hot water pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy savings.
#74
Wash your car on the lawn, and you'll water your lawn at the same time.

Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.

#76
Direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems toward water-loving plants in the landscape for automatic water savings.
#77
Make suggestions to your employer about ways to save water and money at work.
#78
Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses.
#79
Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You'll save up to 100 gallons every time.
#80
Share water conservation tips with friends and neighbors.
#81
If your toilet was installed before 1992, reduce the amount of water used for each flush by inserting a displacement device in the tank.
#82
Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both water and chemicals, plus more on utility bills.
#83
Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
#84
Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil. This keeps the soil cooler and reduces evaporation.
#85
Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water provider.
#86
Let your lawn go dormant during the summer. Dormant grass only needs to be watered every three weeks or less if it rains.
#87
Plant with finished compost to add water-holding and nutrient-rich organic matter to the soil.
#88
Use sprinklers that deliver big drops of water close to the ground. Smaller water drops and mist often evaporate before they hit the ground.
#89
Listen for dripping faucets and running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month or more.
#90
Water only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
#91
One more way to get eight glasses of water a day is to re-use the water left over from cooked or steamed foods to start a scrumptious and nutritious soup.

Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions and landscape requirements.

#93
Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to 150 gallons a month.
#94
Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.
#95
When shopping for a new clothes washer, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some of these can save up to 20 gallons per load, and energy too.
#96
Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.
#97
Aerate your lawn at least once a year so water can reach the roots rather than run off the surface.
#98
When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container and rinse when all of the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed.
#99
Catch water in an empty tuna can to measure sprinkler output. One inch of water on one square foot of grass equals two-thirds of a gallon of water.
#100
Turn off the water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month.

source : 100 ways to conserve | water