Courtney Shipe

Did you know it takes eight gallons of water to produce one tomato? And one hundred and twenty gallons to grow one egg? Or what about the sixty thousand gallons of water to make a car? Commercial and industrial usage of water is mind boggling. While in some cases water is a necessary component to producing the food and equipment we need to be comfortable, there is definitely room for cutting out water waste. Here is an overview of some key industries and the areas in which they use water.

Did you know that less than one percent of the world's freshwater is available for human use? Even though the world is made up of largely water, only three percent of it is fresh and most of the fresh water is frozen at the polar ice caps. With such a small supply of water available for our growing demand, it makes sense that the Environmental Protection Agency and other environmental groups are constantly calling for conservation and reusing whatever we can to stretch our thin water supplies.

A great part of the stress of moving comes not from getting everything packed up but upon reaching your new destination. The difficulty lies in the fact that everything wants that to be the end of the moving experience when really it is only the halfway point. Here are some items you will want as soon as you get to your new home so you might consider packing them separately or taking them with you.

Specific photographic tips to help you take better outdoor pictures of letters in everyday objects, buildings, etc.

4 myths about drug addiction and abuse

Winter weddings bring feelings of cozy warmth and happiness and romance. Having a snowflake themed wedding only intensifies these perceptions. Here are some ideas for creating a romantic snowflake themed wedding that you and your friends and family will remember for a lifetime.

If you are a brick and mortar business, breaking onto the internet marketing scene may seem a bit overwhelming. Or perhaps you are enthusiastic and full of ideas to expand and make your business better with the help of the internet. Whatever point of the spectrum you fall onto, it's important to do some planning before simply starting your marketing campaign. Having clearly defined goals and objectives will help make your job easier and your marketing a success.

Fall fashion trends are some of my very favorite for the year. I don't know about you, but I just love it when the weather begins to turn colder and all the major fashion designers put out new lines of clothing. Here are ten of the top vogue fashion ideas for this fall for your enjoyment and emulation.

Personally, I hate camping. Every time my brothers take me camping I see a snake and I am hysterically terrified of snakes. However, my brothers love to go hiking, backpacking, and camping and usually drag me along. Despite myself, I have learned quite a bit about camping; how to pack the right way and the wrong way. Here are my top tips for packing a backpack to carry when camping or hiking. Number one tip is, of course, watch out for snakes!

Would you drink water that had been in the toilet? What if you knew for a fact that it was clean? Although many people are aware that recycled water is clean, there is still that "yuck factor" that just makes drinking recycled water mentally unpalatable. Oftentimes however, the rigorous standards that recycled water must adhere to makes it not only cleaner, but also taste better than other water supply choices.