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Hands-On Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Install Workshop

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THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL & REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  To be put on the wait list, please email SustainFX@gmail.com.  We will have another workshop in 2016 and will notify you when it is scheduled. Thank you!!

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DON’T LET PERFECTLY GOOD WATER ESCAPE DOWN THE DRAIN!

The best way to reduce water use during the drought is to re-route used household water from your washing machine and shower to nurture the garden. This hands-one workshop will walk you through the design process for a “laundry to landscape” (L2L) greywater system, which is the most popular, simple, and easiest-to-install residential system.  L2L greywater installations do not require a permit!

Whether you install the system yourself, or you hire someone to assist you, this workshop will prepare you for the experience. You’ll work with the group and instructors to build a real system plus access individual advice from experienced instructors about your own site.

Attendees will leave with increased confidence as well as a system design and materials list to construct their own L2L system.

The workshop will take place at the home of Larry Bragman, member of the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors representing Fairfax.

Hands-On Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Install Workshop

by Leave a Comment

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL & REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  To be put on the wait list, please email SustainFX@gmail.com.  We will have another workshop in 2016 and will notify you when it is scheduled. Thank you!!

_____________

DON’T LET PERFECTLY GOOD WATER ESCAPE DOWN THE DRAIN!

The best way to reduce water use during the drought is to re-route used household water from your washing machine and shower to nurture the garden. This hands-one workshop will walk you through the design process for a “laundry to landscape” (L2L) greywater system, which is the most popular, simple, and easiest-to-install residential system.  L2L greywater installations do not require a permit!

Whether you install the system yourself, or you hire someone to assist you, this workshop will prepare you for the experience. You’ll work with the group and instructors to build a real system plus access individual advice from experienced instructors about your own site.

Attendees will leave with increased confidence as well as a system design and materials list to construct their own L2L system.

The workshop will take place at the home of Larry Bragman, member of the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors representing Fairfax.

This Halloween Go Green!

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By Kanya Hart, Drake High School Senior & Sustainable Fairfax Zero Waste Intern

During the holidays we all let go a little. But it doesn’t have to be expensive, on our wallets or the Earth. According to Nielsen.com, Americans buy 598 million pounds of candy each year that have to be trucked or flown cross-country and internationally for purchase. Not only do Americans generate tons of waste from each individually wrapped candy, but are additionally paying for the carbon emissions from transportation to the store. You can help the Earth and celebrate this Halloween without stressing your wallets.

Here are some fun ideas for a sustainable Halloween:

COSTUMES

IDEAS FOR TREATS

Celebrate the harvest season by buying local, fair trade, organic products

OR!

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  • Take an old pillowcase and discarded fabric to draw on and redesign for cute bags

PUMPKINS!

Purchase an organic pumpkin right off the vine at Nicasio Pumpkin Patch only 20 minutes from town

  • every weekend in October, 10am – 6pm
  • hayrides, BBQ, face-painting, a giant slide, music and special weekend activities

AFTER HALLOWEEN

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  • Engage in a fun art project with leftover candy wrappers and make bracelets, purses and other jewelry, or decorate household items
  • Take one last picture and bring your pumpkin to Marin Sanitary Service on November 7th for a free facility tour and compost container
  • Donate your costumes and decorations to Goodwill or store them in your closet for next year

OTHER GREEN TIPS

Remember to buy as little as possible! Reuse materials in fun creative ways and share ideas with others. At the end of the day the most rewarding experiences are made in a community.

See you in Town and Have FUN!