Tag: eco-friendly

From Kitchen Scraps to Garden Gold: Your Guide to Composting
June 30, 2025 Off

From Kitchen Scraps to Garden Gold: Your Guide to Composting

By The Admiral Staff

Composting, a practice dating back to biblical times, is a natural way to create nutrient-rich fertilizer, reducing gardening expenses and benefiting the environment (food scraps and yard waste make up 30% of landfill waste). It involves layering “green” materials (grass clippings, coffee grounds, fruit/veg scraps) and “brown” materials (dead leaves, shredded paper, cardboard) in a 50/50 ratio, maintaining moisture and regularly stirring the pile. Items to avoid include

The Yellow Route to Savings: Peeing in the Shower and Your Wallet
April 8, 2023 Off

The Yellow Route to Savings: Peeing in the Shower and Your Wallet

By The Admiral Staff

An article from The Penny Hoarder explores the idea of peeing in the shower to conserve water and save money. Calculations suggest this practice could save up to 579 gallons of water per person annually, potentially leading to savings of around $153.30 per year for a family of four, plus reduced toilet paper costs. While research indicates urine isn’t sterile, the bacteria levels are generally low and unlikely to cause illness. Plumbing experts state it’s unlikely to cause drain