Bathrooms are the biggest household water guzzlers, accounting for more than half of a family’s indoor water use, according to the EPA. All that soaking, showering, flushing, and brushing adds up — and harms the environment by draining aquifers and unloading tons of wastewater into sewer or septic systems. Cutting Water WasteThe first step to…
Ayn Riggs, owner of Escondido’s Metro Wallworks, has seen the immense waste from construction sites through the years. Determined to be part of the solution, Riggs has vowed to reclaim 50,000 paint cans from hazardous-waste landfills. In turn, Metro Wallworks has just introduced high-quality, affordable recycled paint. From old cans, metal is sold as scrap…
Racing Abroad For A Cause North County’s Emily Miller and Tricia Reina are gearing up for the most challenging all-women off-road race in the world. The Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles takes place March 19 to April 2 in Morocco, attracting more than 200 women ranging from professional athletes to movie stars – even the princess of Morocco. Encinitas-based…
Go, Go, ElliptiGO Chances are you’ve probably seen them cruising down PCH. Believe it or not, the world’s first elliptical bicycle was born right here in San Diego. ElliptiGO, a Solana Beach-based company, has developed an exercise experience similar to running outdoors, but without the damaging impact caused by “pounding the pavement.” The elliptical bicycles…