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ditch that bottled water

Bottled water has become ubiquitous over the last decade or so. In fact, in 2006, Americans spent $15 billion on bottled water. (via) Of course, as consumers have proved time and again, just because a product is popular doesn’t mean it’s a good thing for the planet, or even for their own health.
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silent water leaks

One of the biggest water wasters in residential houses is the toilet. Your toilet may leak water silently, without being noticed, and can waste up to 100-200 gallons per day.
An easy way to check for this type of water leak is to simply drop a little food coloring or other type of dye into the [...]