Water, water
Water is recycled in the building several times over. Greenhouses treat wastewater from sinks and bathtubs for reuse as irrigation in the building's gardens, a process made possible when nontoxic cleaning products are used. Cleansed by the gardens, the water can be used again as non-drinking water—for example, in toilets.
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On a recent prowl through Tokyo's electronic alleyways, our tech guru was drawn to six stylish products. None is available in the U.S., but that may just be a matter of time. (more)
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