My water is green!

Okay, my water isn't really green. But I have- we have- taken steps to ensure that we are more "green" in the way we use and drink water.
First, and easily enough, we installed a water filter and bid farewell to purchases of bottled water. I saw a video where it showed a waterfall of waterbottles representing the 60 millioin that are tossed every day. It is amazing and when you think about it, incredulous that there is any room left for us! We now have a glass pitcher filled in the fridge and use reuseable water bottles.
The harder part is reducing how much non-drinking water is used- doing dishes, watering the garden, taking showers, brushing teeth. This morning I sort of zoned out in the shower and all of a sudden I realized I'd been standing there a good 5 minutes! I was finished- just zoned out. I TRY to shorten my showers, but they are just so lovely. Okay- that's a work in progress. I usually remember to turn the faucet off when I brush my teeth, but often I forget- it's just habit! It's almost like the faucet water is "white noise"- I'm so used to it. Again, work in progress. Just need to make it a habit. But brushing teeth is not as lovely as a nice hot shower. Ahhh. OKAY! I'm working on it....
We do water the garden, do laundry and run the dishwasher (only when it's full) in the evenings. And we don't water the garden if the weather forcasts rain, which typically will backfire b/c the weathermen are not particularly accurate and now a few plants are dying. Funny story- down at the beach I saw this water sprinkler on not only with ominous looking clouds overhead but with it angled in a way that it was watering their driveway, car, and side of the house. Not so much the grass. And then it downpoured and stormed for a good 2 huors. Good planning. At least I do better than that.
I'm not at the point where I save my boiled water from cooking to water my garden. Instead I forgo giving the dog a bath. :) Stinky dog.


(http://www.container-recycling.org/mediafold/newsarticles/plastic/2006/5-WMW-DownDrain.htm)