Comments on: Small Changes In Your Bathroom, Big Benefits For the Environment http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/ Helping Creative People Create Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:01:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: @Randem » Blog Archive » Blog for the environment?http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-11584 @Randem » Blog Archive » Blog for the environment? Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:07:13 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-11584 [...] flush the toilet?Glen at LifeDev encourages his readers not to flush their toilet, offering this rule of thumb: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, [...] [...] flush the toilet?Glen at LifeDev encourages his readers not to flush their toilet, offering this rule of thumb: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, [...]

]]> By: Michael Anderssonhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-10877 Michael Andersson Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:07:39 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-10877 I live alone and have found that the"If it’s Yellow, let it Mellow If it’s Brown, flush it Down"works well for me.To avoid any unwanted odor, I keep an open bottle of apple cider vinegar on the toilet tank when needed. The vinegar is so powerful that it either creates a really nice aroma or no aroma at all as your yellow mellows!!When I have visitors, this rule comes to a halt. . .:-) I live alone and have found that the

“If it’s Yellow, let it Mellow
If it’s Brown, flush it Down”

works well for me.

To avoid any unwanted odor, I keep an open bottle of apple cider vinegar on the toilet tank when needed. The vinegar is so powerful that it either creates a really nice aroma or no aroma at all as your yellow mellows!!

When I have visitors, this rule comes to a halt. . .

:-)

]]> By: Adam Kamererhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4633 Adam Kamerer Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:05:02 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4633 Overall nice tips, though I don't think one should sacrifice quality of life to be environmentally conscious; for example, instead of flushing infrequently, buy an efficient toilet that uses less water -- the utilities cost will allow it to pay for itself over time.Another environmentally-conscious tip for your bathroom: place a bucket in your shower to collect some of the grey water everytime you wash, then use this water in your garden. Overall nice tips, though I don’t think one should sacrifice quality of life to be environmentally conscious; for example, instead of flushing infrequently, buy an efficient toilet that uses less water — the utilities cost will allow it to pay for itself over time.

Another environmentally-conscious tip for your bathroom: place a bucket in your shower to collect some of the grey water everytime you wash, then use this water in your garden.

]]> By: Laurahttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4353 Laura Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:59:04 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4353 I live in an old house, with old plumbing... our toilet leaks so we leave the water off until we need to flush. Leaving pee in the toilet is not going to draw gnats, or even really stink because you're not leaving it for days... just a couple of flushes. And if you're using less toilet paper (do you really need more than two squares for peeing, or one wet wipe for the other - it's called folding) it's not going to stop up your toilet... trust me, if it was going to, my house would be the first. Then, there are always the other water conservation methods other commenter's mentioned. I'm surprised at how un-willing some people are to do their part to help our planet. To rather ruin the environment than make a change... floors me. I live in an old house, with old plumbing… our toilet leaks so we leave the water off until we need to flush. Leaving pee in the toilet is not going to draw gnats, or even really stink because you’re not leaving it for days… just a couple of flushes. And if you’re using less toilet paper (do you really need more than two squares for peeing, or one wet wipe for the other – it’s called folding) it’s not going to stop up your toilet… trust me, if it was going to, my house would be the first. Then, there are always the other water conservation methods other commenter’s mentioned. I’m surprised at how un-willing some people are to do their part to help our planet. To rather ruin the environment than make a change… floors me.

]]> By: Danhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4313 Dan Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:30:04 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4313 I think there are a few people leaving comments on here who are slightly too precious...if the noise of brushing your teeth creeps you out, you have issues! No question! It's important to think about the impact you personally are having on the environment and take responsibility to do something about it. People will love you for it ;-) I think there are a few people leaving comments on here who are slightly too precious…if the noise of brushing your teeth creeps you out, you have issues! No question! It’s important to think about the impact you personally are having on the environment and take responsibility to do something about it. People will love you for it ;-)

]]> By: Jeremyhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4310 Jeremy Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:50:47 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4310 Nope. No way.1) Will draw gnats, stink, etc. How was Mexico when you were implementing this? If I want that, I will move to Mexico.2, 3) Maybe, but running the hot water wakes me up and the sound of brushing your teeth without the mellowing sound of water in the background creeps me out!4)Ok, but just because I am lazy.5)Never, I will wipe till its gone, with as much as it takes. Sometimes, more than others, and those are bad days, but, something you have to deal with :) Nope. No way.

1) Will draw gnats, stink, etc. How was Mexico when you were implementing this? If I want that, I will move to Mexico.

2, 3) Maybe, but running the hot water wakes me up and the sound of brushing your teeth without the mellowing sound of water in the background creeps me out!

4)Ok, but just because I am lazy.

5)Never, I will wipe till its gone, with as much as it takes. Sometimes, more than others, and those are bad days, but, something you have to deal with :)

]]> By: Blog Action Day Revisited - lifehack.orghttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4214 Blog Action Day Revisited - lifehack.org Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:27:47 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4214 [...] like If It’s Yellow Let It Mellow, If It’s Brown Flush It Down. There are indeed Small Changes In Your Bathroom, Big Benefits For The Environment. The environmental wellness principle is a term that I’m going to coin right now. If you [...] [...] like If It’s Yellow Let It Mellow, If It’s Brown Flush It Down. There are indeed Small Changes In Your Bathroom, Big Benefits For The Environment. The environmental wellness principle is a term that I’m going to coin right now. If you [...]

]]> By: elizabethhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4203 elizabeth Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:57:44 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4203 I work for Cox Enterprises and saw that you participated in Blog Action Day. I thought you might be interested in visiting www.CoxConserves.com. The site details Cox’s commitment to the environment and offers tips on how anyone can become eco-friendly.Best, Elizabeth I work for Cox Enterprises and saw that you participated in Blog Action Day. I thought you might be interested in visiting http://www.CoxConserves.com. The site details Cox’s commitment to the environment and offers tips on how anyone can become eco-friendly.

Best,
Elizabeth

]]> By: jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.comhttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4202 jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.com Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:25:30 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4202 I actually find it strange that there are a lot of people who keep the faucet running while brushing their teeth or washing their face. While I am not obsessive compulsive, I cringe at the sight of a faucet running while nobody's really using it yet. I even tried to brush my teeth with the faucet on and found myself unable to brush properly. I had to switch it off because I could see the amount of wasted water. Strange, huh? I actually find it strange that there are a lot of people who keep the faucet running while brushing their teeth or washing their face. While I am not obsessive compulsive, I cringe at the sight of a faucet running while nobody’s really using it yet. I even tried to brush my teeth with the faucet on and found myself unable to brush properly. I had to switch it off because I could see the amount of wasted water. Strange, huh?

]]> By: Who and What They Said on Blog Action Day | Blog Gigshttp://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-4199 Who and What They Said on Blog Action Day | Blog Gigs Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:36:19 +0000 http://lifedev.net/2007/10/small-changes-in-your-bathroom-big-benefits-for-the-environment/#comment-4199 [...] LifeDev - conserve while in the bathroom [...] [...] LifeDev – conserve while in the bathroom [...]

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