Green Daily

When considering our effect on the environment, it's sometimes easy to overlook one of the big ones: our water consumption. Water is essential for human survival -- we can only last about one week without it. After only a day or so, weird stuff starts to happen like having hallucinations of killer clouds and random polar bears. Wait, those weren't hallucinations. Luckily Jack, Kate and the rest of the gang understood the importance of H2O, and they had a plan.

Once the Losties realized that they might be stuck on the island awhile, they immediately set up a rainwater catch system, before a water crisis could even begin -- very smart. While you probably don't want to use tarps and water bottles like they did -- we have some options here on the mainland -- the Losties were embarking on the very green practice that is rainwater harvesting.

Whether you want go low tech and place a rain barrel under your gutter's downspout, or you want to go for a full-blown rainwater system, rain harvesting is a great way to make you water habits sustainable. Buying a rain barrel is a great first step: you can water you garden, wash your car, etc., and it's way cheaper. If you want to go water independent, you're looking at around $15,000, but you will earn some major eco-respect.