Staunton Green 2020

Are you aware that improperly discarded medication is polluting our environment, locally and nationally? It’s a big issue relating to clean water and healthy soil.

Augusta Health is sponsoring an event this Saturday (November 7) where you can safely discard old prescription or over-the-counter medication.

Interview with Waynesboro City Councilwoman Lorie Smith (courtesy AFP):

Find more details about Operation Medical Cabinet in an article at Augusta Free Press.

Here in Staunton we’re fortunate to have clean water and regular rainfall. So, it’s easy to take water for granted.  (Check out some of the water improvements locally). However, clean water is rare in many parts of the world (including several areas in the U.S.), and, transportation and storage of water via pumps or water tanks indirectly contribute to climate change thanks to use of fossil fuel.

So, with that in mind here are ways you can reduce water usage in your home or apartment. Your goal is to have your home sip water, not chug it.

Showers, Not Baths
A quick shower will save water compared to a bath.

Aerate
You can inexpensively add an aerator to shower heads and faucets. They are easy to install and you won’t suffer from lost pressure. You’ll simply use less water.

Run Full
If you have a dishwasher, don’t run it unless it is totally full. If you wash by hand, do not let water run freely unless into a stopped sink.

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