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  • Environmental Impact

Why Backwash Water Deserves a Better Disposal Plan

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Proper disposal of backwash water is essential because it contains contaminants like…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • August 11, 2026
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  • Environmental Impact

The Pool Ownership Habits That Quietly Increase Environmental Impact

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Once you understand how common pool habits can harm the environment, you’ll want to learn simple changes to reduce your impact and enjoy a greener pool experience.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • August 10, 2026
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  • Environmental Stewardship

Why Right-Sizing Equipment Is a Sustainability Move

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Right-sizing equipment is a smart sustainability move because it maximizes energy efficiency,…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • August 8, 2026
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  • Chemistry & Water Science

The Truth About Phosphates: When They Matter and When They Don’t

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Many believe phosphates are always harmful, but understanding when they matter most can help protect our environment and promote responsible use.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • June 1, 2026
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  • Environmental Impact

Pool Covers and Microplastics: What Shed, What Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

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Theoretically, pool covers can shed microplastics over time, but understanding what causes this shedding is essential to protect our environment.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • April 10, 2026
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  • Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Load: Minimizing Chemicals With Better Circulation

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Finding ways to improve chemical circulation can significantly reduce environmental load—discover how sustainable practices make a difference.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 24, 2025
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  • Environmental Impact

Assessing the Sustainability of Chemical Production

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Understanding the sustainability of chemical production requires examining comprehensive factors that can reveal opportunities for greener practices and innovations.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 21, 2025
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  • Environmental Impact

Evaluating Carbon Offsetting Programs for Pools

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Considering how to evaluate pool carbon offset programs? Discover key factors to ensure your contributions truly make a difference.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 20, 2025
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  • Environmental Impact

Lifecycle Analysis of Pool Materials

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Harness the insights of a lifecycle analysis of pool materials to uncover sustainable choices and their long-term environmental impacts.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 18, 2025
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  • Heat & Energy

Environmental Impact of Gas vs. Electric Heaters

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When comparing gas and electric heaters, your environmental impact depends on how…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 6, 2025
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Orgill Hosts Grow Your Way Event At Innovation Center
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Orgill Hosts Grow Your Way Event At Innovation Center

Orgill's two-day Collierville event brings retailers, suppliers and industry partners…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 5, 2026
Learn How To Grow Graptosedum ‘Ghosty’ Succulents
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Learn How To Grow Graptosedum ‘Ghosty’ Succulents

A Gardener’s Path guide details how to grow ‘Ghosty’ succulents, including sunlight,…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 5, 2026
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How to Explain Pool Chemistry to Someone Who Hates Chemistry

I’ll show you simple ways to understand pool chemistry without the jargon, so you can…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 5, 2026
Controlling Insect Infestations, Part 1
  • Environmental Stewardship

Controlling Insect Infestations, Part 1

Laidback Gardener has launched an eight-part series on houseplant pests, starting with…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 5, 2026
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