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Laundry to Landscape Grey Water System Conserves Water and Money

Posted on December 12, 2022August 2, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A washing machine is hooked to pipes and a valve for a greywater system

Our laundry-to-landscape grey water system captures water from the washing machine, diverts it to plants outside and lowers our water bill.

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Some of the Stuff I Get Free

Posted on November 10, 2022November 11, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Four burlap sacks filled with wood chips sit in front of a large pile of wood chips

After recently picking up free mulch, I made a list of just some of the useful items I get for free regularly.

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Passive Zero Waste: Doing Nothing Is the Best Solution

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

If sustainable living seems hard, try passive zero-waste. In other words, do nothing (or very little). Here are 11 strategies.

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