Right now saving energy and reducing one’s carbon footprint is en vogue. UK residents are racing each other to the “green” finish line as they work to prove that they are saving more energy than their neighbours and friends. People trade energy saving tips the way they used to trade recipe, cleaning or shopping tips.
Today, people trade carbon footprint reduction tips just like they used to share cooking ideas or repair hints. It is surprising that with all the attention that people are placing on saving energy that water is still being wasted in vast amounts. Even the residents who have tiny carbon footprints seem to have failed to understand that it is just as important to save water as well!
Did you know that the fresh water resources in the United Kingdom will most likely run out within the next thirty to forty years? That seems highly unlikely because of how much rain the United Kingdom receives every year but there are experts who insist that the fresh water resources are not as vast as they originally thought. It is now a fact that both Syria and the Sudan have more fresh water available than the United Kingdom, and these are parts of the world that are known for their arid climates and droughts!
What is even more amazing is that fresh water is so scarce when it water is relatively easy to conserve. Some of the easiest ways to conserve fresh water are to simply turn off the water faucet when it is not in use. Instead of letting the water run during an entire dental hygiene routine, only turn it on when the toothbrush needs to be rinsed, or when the water cup needs to be filled. When doing dishes, use the water saver function on the dishwasher.
Even a five minute shower can waste more than one hundred litres of water! Wait until there are enough clothes or dishes to fill a load before you run the washing machine or dishwasher. If you like cold water, keep a pitcher of water in your refrigerator instead of running the water until it reaches your desired level of coldness. Don’t over water your yard. These are just a few easy ways to save water.
It is incredibly easy to conserve the amount of water a person goes through in a single day. Remember, water is the most important substance on the planet and freshwater is a precious resource that should be protected. It is not something that anyone should take for granted. This is why it is just as important to do conserve water as it is to conserve energy! Saving water is easy. Everyone should be able to cut back.
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