Greenie Guide Podcast

The Ms. Smarty-PlantsTM program empowers kids to change the world. Through school assemblies, class field trips and special events, the program reaches over 80,000 kids and adults per year. In the interview, learn more about the Ms. Smarty-Plants program, why it’s important to provide nature-based learning for kids, and how to be an earth hero. How to save water: Follow Ms. Smarty-Plants! And visit the Ms. Smarty-Plants website for ideas and resources. Take shorter showers. Reducing your shower time even just a few minutes makes a huge difference in the amount of water used. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. Even Colgate had a commercial about this. Eat less water-intensive foods. The Water Footprint Calculator has some great info on water-use in the food industry. Google “water saving tips” and find resources for kids and adults. Check the San Diego County Water Authority for rebates, ideas, and more in the San Diego County region. When doing laundry, only do full loads so you don’t waste water.