Save some for the fish
Posted: October 21, 2009 by Lindsay, Category:Sustainability
My parents used to always warn me that it was wasteful and potentially life threatening for creatures of the ocean to leave the water running while brushing my teeth. When I was a child I remember this to be a huge deal and was conscientious to ensure that no extra drop was wasted. A few years later, I realized that this was potentially a stretch of imagination and a fairy tale my mother and father created. Once Global Warming became a household concept, I found myself to start believing the severity of the situation and actual lack of available fresh water.
Even though the globe is mainly covered in water, humans naturally require fresh water to survive. With the world’s population increasing rapidly and the availability of fresh water decreasing just as fast, it is important to think of strategies to increase our supply on both small scales and large. I picked out some of my favorites techniques below:
Learn how to fix a leaky toilet – There is something to be said for someone that is able to fix household plumbing issues and by staying on top of this, you can save a great deal of water from being wasted.
Wait till you have a full load - We all have our favourite jeans and are disappointed when they are in the wash, but it’s important to hold off until you have a full load to conserve water.
Grey Water – The home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution uses grey water supplied by the stadiums own wastewater treatment system. This system recycles over 10 million gallons of portable water a year.
And of course make sure the water is off while you are brushing you teeth!
