Put a rain barrel underneath your eaves trough and capture the water for your outdoor and indoor plants. I also use my rain barrel for cleaning off dirty shoes,garden tools, or even my hands. I keep an eco-friendly soap outside so no one has any excuse to go inside and use the water from the tap. You are not only saving money on water, you are teaching your children, friends and neighbours that rain water is a good resource.
This post was submitted by Michelle Harris.
Be careful; stagnant water can grow bacteria and mosquito larva. I wouldn’t be washing your hands in it.
Comment by Cool Blue — September 20, 2009 @ 3:01 pm