Water Conservation
Week 26
The Importance of Water Conservation
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As Americans, we rarely consider the idea of running out of water. Taking showers, using toilets, washing clothes; water is a significant part of our daily lives and we are fortunate to live in a country where we have an abundance it of it...for now. In the rest of the world, 844 million people lack access to basic drinking water and that number is climbing with every passing year. We are on the verge of a global water shortage and this week, we'll start doing our part to conserve every drop we can. Read more →
20 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
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This week, we took a look at the importance of water conservation and found out that the average American family uses 300 gallons of water every day at home. According to Science Daily, research shows that we will not have enough fresh water to meet demand by 2040, if changes are not made beforehand. So, here are 20 ways to cut back on water usage, which will not only conserve a critical resource, but save a ton of money in the process. Read more →
How to Make a Rain Barrel
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Week 26 of our Tiny Waste Resolution focused on the importance of water conservation. In an effort to cut back on my own water usage, I found multiple ways to conserve water at home. Most of that list involves easy habit changes around the house, but one suggestion, harvesting rain water, requires a little more effort. So, this week, I "made the change" by turning an outdoor trash can into a rain barrel. Read more →
Letter for Water Conservation Laws
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This week, I learned how much of an impact global warming is having on our water supply as well as the importance of water conservation. In an effort to cut back on my own water usage, I found multiple ways to conserve water at home. However, the global water shortage is a much bigger problem than we individuals can solve at home. That's why this week's letter is going out to my local government representatives. Use this template to request that our government acknowledge and act on climate change and its affect on our nation's water supply. Read more →