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Articles By eric eckl
Don't Be A Pain In The Drain!
By: eric eckl
There's a small handful of things you absolutely don't want to flush down the drain –old cooking grease, unused medicines, and household chemicals. When you dispose of these things improperly, you can cause water pollution and damage the water pipes that everybody shares. Here are a few tips for safe and responsible disposal of household hazardous waste.(read
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Category : Parenting/Kids
Doing Your Part For Soles Everywhere: Cleaning Up Your Dog's Mess
By: eric eckl
Dog parks -- where your four legged friend can roam off the leash -- are the latest trend for county and city governments. Here are a few tips for enjoying these parks and "dooing" your duty to keep them clean for others to enjoy, too.(read
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Category : Animal and Pet
No Weeds, No Guilt. Tips For A Toxic-free Lawn Or Garden
By: eric eckl
Nothing makes a hard core green thumb madder than weeds in the lawn or garden. They're ugly. They compete for light, water, and nutrients. But if you treat those weeds with pesticides, you may accidentally pollute your nearby creek! Here are a few secrets for nontoxic pest-control supplies that you can pick up at your local grocery store.(read
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Category : Home and Garden
Tap Water: The Safe And Healthy Choice
By: eric eckl
Tapwater. It's safe for you and your family, and it's healthier for the environment than bottled water. If you like the taste of some brand of bottled water, then go right ahead and enjoy. But if you have been misled into thinking that you need to buy bottled water or filter your tapwater to protect your family, learn the facts about tapwater and reconsider.(read
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Category : Parenting/Kids
Protect The People, Replace The Pipes
By: eric eckl
The massive water system failure in Massachusetts reveals a long hidden problem: the public is increasingly at risk because America's water pipes and treatment plants are worn out and falling apart. What are the consequences of inaction -- and what can be done to remedy the situation?(read
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Category : Health
Protect The Environment, Fix The Pipes
By: eric eckl
Have you ever driven past a sign for a «Water Pollution Control Plant» and wondered what goes on there? A better question might be – who's paying to keep that plant going and how far behind are they on their bills? America's sewage treatment system is falling apart and the longer we wait to fix it, the more expensive the final bill will be.(read
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Category : Health
Clean Water: An Overdue Investment
By: eric eckl
What do you call $6 billion that the U.S. government has invested in drinking water and wastewater treatment systems in 2010? A good start. It’s a good start towards ending the recession and a down payment on our obligation to provide enough clean water for future generations of American families.(read
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Category : Health
Do The Right Thing: Get It In Writing
Submitted as: Larry Hodges
Forest owners who plan to develop around wetlands and streams on their property are doing themselves no favors when they fail to get the their clean water permits from federal agencies. Although it’s tempting to tell yourself you might not need one, failing to get one exposes you to a variety of financial and legal risks.(read
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Category : Environment