Rhode Island Feeds

theoceanproject: TIP: Back to work. Make a plan today to speak out for the seas this month. http://www.theoceanproject.org/action/speak4fish.php

theoceanproject: TIP: Happy Labor Day! Be a role model and pick up someone else's trash today.

theoceanproject: TIP: Help reduce storm-water runoff naturally by encouraging preservation of open spaces in your community and green infrastructure.

theoceanproject: Submit an Ocean Picture of the Day http://theoceanproject.org/opod/

theoceanproject: TIP: Be an active citizen and attend town meetings!

theoceanproject: TIP: Chlorine pollutes our ocean. Use chlorine free paper in the workplace. Look for the PCF or TCF (processed/totally chlorine free) label.

theoceanproject: TIP: Write your elected officials and urge them to support clean energy, public transit, and other pro-environment issues.

theoceanproject: TIP: September is Walk to School Month. Save energy, exercise, and enjoy nature by walking to school for a day, a week, or the whole month!

theoceanproject: TIP: Water your garden in the morning to prevent evaporation.

theoceanproject: TIP: Soak veggies and fruits in a bowl of water and then rinse rather than washing with the tap running.

theoceanproject: TIP: Landscape with native plants that require less watering, fertilizer, and pesticides http://www.wildflower.org/collections/

theoceanproject: TIP: Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet leaks, color will appear in the bowl within 30 minutes.

theoceanproject: TIP: Turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/publications/files/daily_water_use.pdf

theoceanproject: TIP: Install low flow shower-heads in to save water and money without compromising comfort. http://eartheasy.com/live_lowflow_aerators.htm

theoceanproject: TIP: Don't pre-rinse your dishes before loading the dishwasher; scrape them instead. You'll save time and water.

theoceanproject: TIP: Fix leaky hoses and hose connections http://www.ehow.com/how_2982_repair-garden-hose.html

theoceanproject: TIP: Direct downspouts and other water runoff toward plants and trees in your yard.

theoceanproject: TIP: Try steaming your veggies instead of boiling them - use less water and keep nutrients that would most likely be lost otherwise.

theoceanproject: TIP: Cut down on dishwashing by designating one glass for your drinking water each day. Your mates will appreciate fewer dirty dishes too!

theoceanproject: TIP: Make your next clothes or dish washer a water-saver. See how yours stacks up against the others.