Brainstorms > ConservationApril 04, 2005

Reusing Cooking Water

By Lillian Brummet
You can decrease dry air problems and make better use of your energy dollar in the cold seasons by reusing water.

Any cooking water (such as from steamed or boiled vegetables, roots or pasta) can be left out until it has completely cooled so that the heat and moisture are released back into the air. Before pulling the plug, consider leaving hot dishwater and bath water until it cools.

Why pay to heat up your sewer pipes?

About The Author: By Lillian Brummet - co-author of Trash Talk
<http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit>

*Co-author of the book, Trash Talk - an inspirational guide to saving time and money through better waste and resource management.
*Co-author of the column Trash Talk - a guide to anyone concerned about their impact on the environment.
* Author of an upcoming poetry book
* Book Reviewer

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06/01/2005

When finished cooking veggies, if you're not going to use the veggie broth right away or keep for a later use. Let it cool and divide it up for all your houseplants. They'll love you for it!

By Terri

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