Greening the Old Red Barn
(our sustainability effort)
What we've done
Switched to all LED lights (the light is pretty nice quality)
Eliminated natural gas uses
Use a clothes line to dry linens (things end up a little wrinkly sometimes)
Things we are planning
Solar hot water pre-heating (warm the water before it goes to the HW tank)
Solar heating (solar warmed air to supplement the heating system)
Grey water for irrigation (from the sink, shower and washing machine)
What you can do
All those things your mom told you (turn off the lights, close the door, don't waste water)
Recycle (we have mixed stream, just but it all in the container)
Drink our water & refill your water bottle (save your bottled water for later in your trip)
Walk to Safeway for groceries (you can see it from the Barn)
Eat local (Moscow Food Co-op and Farmers Market have great local food)