As some of you know, I used to work on a dairy farm - so for me, peeing outside was a necessity. Caught out the back of the farm, getting the cows in for afternoon milking - of course the first thing your body wants to do is pee. The cows never gave me a second glance. Living in NYC is a little different. Peeing outside would definitely mean jail time unless you have your own private outdoor space. And even then, you have to look out for the low flying news helicopters - what's with the continual hovering?
I like the idea of 'Pee Outside Day' as a way to collectively conserve water (3 gallons per flush!) and have a little fun along the way. Stigmota, a town in Sweden has an annual 'Pee Outside Day' in which they save 50% of the municipal water used in a normal day. How can you not love the Swedes?
Peeoutside.org was founded in 2007 in Atlanta as a way to conserve water. Their annual event is April 19 - you can join up on FB. But it's not just a one shot thing for these guys, they encourage you to pee outside whenever you can (no exposing yourself please) and even offer tips like peeing into your compost pile to add nutrients.
If you don't like peeing outside, they offer some suggestions, like peeing in the shower or simply not flushing every time you pee. These are probably the best solutions for NY'ers - unless you're in a back ally at 3am in Chelsea.
Picture: Peeoutside.org
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