What not to flush down the toilet — and why it matters
The toilet is not a trash can. Fibrous waste (wipes! diapers! tissues!) combines with fats, oils and grease to make "fatbergs," which solidify and clog pipes. But there's more: harm...
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Give your next outdoor party a light footprint
We automatically grab throwaway dishware, coolers, tablecloths and more. But skipping the disposables offers a chance to show some style and reduce the effects on landfills, drains and more. AskHRgreen...
Raise a glass of H20 during Drinking Water Week
The week toasts the workers and systems who get clean water to us, and reminds us not to waste it.
How to wash your car without sending the water into storm drains
A commercial car wash is best, but DIYers can take steps, too. (So can fundraisers.) Tips from the people at askHRgreen.
Please don’t feed the geese. Here’s the poop.
It used to be that Canada geese were merely visitors to Hampton Roads, leaving when migratory birds flew north for the spring. Today, with an abundance of lakes, parks, golf...
Fix-A-Leak week reminds consumers to save water and money
Finding and fixing leaks in the home, yard and workplace is the focus of Fix-a-Leak Week, which starts Monday. The sponsor — the Environmental Protection Agency — says household leaks...
How to plant for pollinators — without attracting bees
There are native plants that will attract butterflies, moths, dragonflies and hummingbirds — but not bees.
Be mindful of recycling when it’s time for holiday cleanup
Ah, the holidays. All the presents that arrived on our doorsteps in cardboard boxes, beautiful wrapping paper and ribbons, fresh greenery and decorative lights. While a wonderful time of the...
Tips: Going green while going on vacation
Travel has boomed this summer, with Hampton Roads getting its fair share of visitors. As team leaders of the askHRgreen.org initiative, we encourage residents to make good choices to protect...
Try to imagine our modern lives without water | Expert column
Did you know that the cup of coffee you reach for first thing in the morning is 99% water? Katie Cullipher It's hard to imagine life without it, not to...