Source: MLB.com

Anaheim will be rolling out the “green” carpet to welcome players, fans and coaches to the 81st Midsummer Classic. As part of its commitment to the environment, MLB has joined forces with the Natural Resources Defense Council to ensure the All-Star festivities, including the All-Star Red Carpet Show on Tuesday, reflect environmentally responsible practices. The red carpet, which itself will be made of 100 percent recycled fiber content and will feature power supplies from renewable solar and wind energy, is just one example of the efforts being taken at this year’s All-Star festivities. From the beginnings of the All-Star FanFest to the last pitch of the game itself on Tuesday, the league has chosen green-friendly alternatives at nearly every available turn. While the game itself is sure to leave a memorable mark on Anaheim baseball history, MLB is taking steps to make sure it doesn’t leave a similar-sized mark on the environment.

Source: US News & World Report

Americans have plenty of reasons to conserve water. Efficient water use helps maintain reservoir and groundwater supplies at levels that support a healthy public and a thriving environment. Meanwhile, smarter water use reduces the amount of energy needed to treat and transport the supply. What’s more, conserving water saves money. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that homeowners can save roughly $170 a year simply by making a few minor changes to their water use. To help consumers better understand how they can realize these savings, U.S. News spoke to a number of water efficiency experts and compiled a list of six ways that consumers might be unintentionally wasting water today – and what they can do to prevent it.