Consumer Reports - Helping you not only select what you purchase, but how to use it responsibly

There has been a lot in the news recently Churches asking congregates to boycott bottled water or water shortages being the next "looming crisis", etc. Most of this is founded in the basic premise that we all need water to live, that it is a basic human right (especially basic as it is necessary for survival), and that we need to learn how to use our resource more efficiently or responsibly in order to survive.

A while back Consumer Reports magazine (yes, I do read it occasionally, especially the car ones) released a report on typical American water consumption and 50 easy ways to reduce it. I read over it and yes, many of the things are rather obvious but I understand that I am probably not the norm and that sometimes you need that nudge to get the ol' brainbox turning before that light bulb goes on. Regardless, it is something you ought to take a look at anyway, just in case you can find a suggestion that is helpful.

Also, Consumer Reports plans on releasing a "Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs" and offers these 20 tips as a teaser. I like saving energy, mostly because the bottom line is that it saves money too. I like saving money. I like spending it on ice cream. It is a vicious cycle. Anyway check out the 20 ways to save energy too. See if there is a suggestion there that may help.

Judging by how thorough Consumer Reports typically is I would guess that when the "Complete Guide to Reducing Energy Costs" is released it will actually be a pretty good guide.