conservation

9 votes

Produce neighborhood rain barrel training/installation events

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Sustainable Living

Residential irrigation can account for up to 40% of water consumption.  By collecting rainwater and storing it for future use (such as watering your garden), you'll reduce your water bill and save on your use of this resource.  Rain barrels make rainwater collecting easy, and they can be created or bought inexpensively.

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7 votes

Designated Bike Paths

Submitted by armahillo in Transportation

 Richmond is a small enough community that it is feasible to use a bike for cross-town transportation. 

The problem I find, when trying to bike commute, is that it is often a bit dangerous, since I either have to ride on sidewalks or on busy streets / thoroughfares. I often have to take back-roads and go through parking lots and alleyways to get where I need to go.

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