Going Green - Outdoor Dannielle Group BB

S E N W House Format

Orientation of the House  South West (Arizona)  solar heat  windows facing North and South  Double-Glazed with Low-Solar-Gain Low-E Glass  Solar Panels doesn’t involve the use of electrical devices such as pumps, fans, and electrical controls

Solar Power Outdoor Lights Solar power pack Sun provides a direct source of energy to the solar panel Battery recharged during the day

Using Plants to Reduce Energy Having plants on the side of the house to get more sunlight and near windows Having plants on the side of the house to get more sunlight and near windows Shades the windows in the summer and heats the windows in the winter Shades the windows in the summer and heats the windows in the winter Organic Gardening Organic Gardening Plants/Trees Plants/Trees Acacia Smallii Acacia Smallii Orange Trees Orange Trees Summer Sweet Plants Summer Sweet Plants Arborvitae plants Arborvitae plants Deciduous plants Deciduous plants

 To deal with insects and pests, try using Integrated pest Management (IPM)  Using plants to grow your own food is a delicious way to use resources wisely.

Conserving Energy Using Solar Powered lights Sun heat Battery recharged Uses pumps, fans, and other electrical controls Water Usage shower baths collecting rain water in barrels

Grey Water  What is Grey water ?  Any water that has been used in the home, except water from toilets, is called Grey water. Dish, shower, sink, and laundry water comprise % of residential "waste" water. This may be reused for other purposes, especially landscape irrigation.  Grey water is one of the usages for conserving water  It can be recycled and used for irrigation

Water Recycling Water recycling is reusing treated wastewater for beneficial purposes Using waste water from other places like sinks, laundry rooms, and toilets can help save water Use Water Filters For Bathing Try taking showers instead of baths Bath uses up to 50 gallons of water when shower only uses only 8 gallons

Water Recycling Chart

Xeriscape Water efficient landscape using plants adapted to our area Uses landscape that also uses possible water usage as well

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