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<strong>50</strong> <strong>Ways</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Make</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Friendly</strong> <strong>Eco</strong> WALK the Talk.com<br />
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CONSERVE WATER<br />
When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.<br />
- Benjamin Franklin<br />
Only 3% of all water in the world is fresh water which is naturally occurring with low<br />
concentrations of salt. Less than one-third of 1% of this fresh water is actually available for<br />
human consumption.<br />
With an ever growing population, resulting in over-extraction of many of our fresh water<br />
sources, every drop of water that we conserve counts. Saving water also saves money on<br />
our utility bills.<br />
Resources<br />
Look at this award winning presentation on Water, entitled THIRST for important facts<br />
concerning water.<br />
Use the Water footprint calcula<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> find out your water footprint. This is the amount of<br />
water required <strong>to</strong> produce the goods and services you consume per year. Within the<br />
website Waterfootprint.org you can also compare against the water footprint of your<br />
country and other nations.<br />
30.Install water flow restric<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Replace your showerheads and tap tips with water flow restric<strong>to</strong>rs conserve water. They are<br />
really easy <strong>to</strong> install, and help <strong>to</strong> reduce the quantity of water coming through the valves,<br />
while you get a similar water pressure. Water savings can be anything from 30% <strong>to</strong> <strong>50</strong>%<br />
using flow restric<strong>to</strong>rs. Many municipalities all over the world provide them free if only you<br />
ask for them. Otherwise they are very affordable, and can be purchased from private<br />
suppliers.<br />
31.Fix Water Leaks<br />
The innocuous drip in your taps, showerheads and pipes can end up <strong>to</strong> a lot of water loss if<br />
you’re not careful. Fix water leaks as soon as possible, and make sure that taps are tightly<br />
closed after usage.<br />
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