TreeHugger Contest: "Weird Eco Habits"
by Sean Fisher, Cincinnati, Ohio on 11.10.05
We know TreeHugger readers have habits some might view as "weird". Whether it is watering your plants with condensation from a dehumidifier, finding driving techniques for getting the most mpg out of a Prius, or even going so far as to turn a chest freezer into an ultra-efficient fridge to save energy, some of us tend to go the extra mile. We think it is about time you got rewarded for these "weird" habits. So, this month we want you to send your "weird" eco habit to us. Our friends at Greenloop will reward the top entry with a prize package that consists of a Vy and Elle bag and a Loomstate T-shirt. Send your entry to: contest [at] treehugger [dot] com by Friday, November 25th. We will pick the best entries and let our readers decide who takes home the prize. Good luck!
I water my yaupon and sage (my yard is dryscaped) and flush my toilet with water bucketed from the bathtub. I never water a vegetable crop that I am harvesting (not safe).
I also hang up my clothes to dry on the rails in the garage that the door opens onto (garage doesn't have a car in it).
I'm very much looking forward to seeing the results. Keep up the good work!!!
I just finished making a chicken coop. Who says you can't raise chickens in the city?! 90% of it is made of recycled or reclaimed materials; The RE-COOP. The roof is from a reclaimed plastic sign of a healthfood store that went out of business. The wood is taken from unassembled old crates. The doors to the coop are from my neighbor's bathroom remodel. The roosts and door handles are from an old curtain rod. Purchased supplies were a few nails, chicken wire and a feeder. Fresh eggs anyone?
View pics here: share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AYtmrFs5YtWlG