Reducing Your Water Usage
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Some Ideas How To Save Water
The challenges facing the world in the provision of clean water may be daunting, but here are some ways you can play your part in conserving water.
Reduce the Temperature of the hot water
You can use less water by turning the hot tap down more...0 points
Xeriscape means 'to landscape for water conservation.'
The idea is to use plants that require less water. more...0 points
Reduce evaporation.
Water your garden at the coolest part of the day t more...0 points
Use Modern water and Energy Efficient machines
Very 'water efficient' washing machines and dishwa more...0 points
Use Dirty water from fishtank
Use the dirty water when cleaning a fish tank on y more...0 points
Use Hand held Water Sprays - Rather than Sprinklers
Trigger nozzles can save water by using it only wh more...0 points
Sprinklers can be wasteful.
It doesn't take long for a sprinkler to soak your more...0 points
Replace a toilet cistern
Replacing a toilet cistern can save water. Toilets more...0 points
Choose Drought Resistant plants
Question your local garden centre about the water more...0 points
Collect water from downpipes
Purchasing a water butt will help you to collect r more...0 points
Don't Water the Lawn
Once a week is all the watering your lawn needs ev more...0 points
Don't Water Established trees or Plants
No further watering is usually required for establ more...0 points
Conserve Water By Mulching
Mulch for moisture in the garden. Adding a layer o more...0 points
Lag Your Pipes To Prenet Freezing
Lag your pipes to avoid bursts and leave your heat more...0 points
Only Boil Just Enough Water
Kettles should be filled with enough water for you more...0 points
Shower - rather than bath
Just taking a five minute shower very day, instead more...0 points
Install A Water Meter
Installing a water meter can save you water and mo more...0 points
Use Ground Cover Plants to Reduce Water Loss
Hoeing stimulates the growth of plants, reduces wa more...0 points
Keep Grass Longer
Grow your grass a little longer. It will stay gree more...0 points
Reduce Volume of Water Used to Flush Toilets
Fit a water saving device in your cistern and save more...0 points
Don't Throw Away Water used to Boil Food
Every time you boil an egg save the cooled water f more...0 points
Only Do Full Loads Of Washing
Don't use your washing machine until you've got a more...0 points
Keep a Jug Of Water in the Fridge
Cool water kept in the fridge means you won't have more...0 points
Turn Off The Tap When Washing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes al more...0 points
Maintain your water systems
A dripping tap could waste as much as 90 litres a more...0 points
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Seaton Primary School, UK, a sustainable school
http://www.ashdenawards.org/winners/seaton Seaton Primary School won an Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy in 2007. To find out more visit the link above and check out the Ashden Awards Blog http://ashdenawards.blogspot.com Seaton Primary School in Devon lives out its school motto of 'Caring now for the Future', and is one of a few UK schools to install a range of renewable technologies. A 2.5 kW wind turbine and a 4.7 kW PV array on the roof of the school hall supply electricity directly to the school and have helped reduce CO2 emissions by about 2 tonnes a year. In addition, 48 m2 of solar water heating panels heat the school's outdoor swimming pool. Other green initiatives include class 'Energy Agents' to help reduce energy waste; the after-school 'Eco Club' to monitor energy use; a 2006 Energy Audit resulting in a host of energy efficiency measures; an orchard to provide fruit for pupils and save food miles; and a grey water collection system to supply the school wildlife pond and demonstrate small-scale water power.
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http://good.is/ For World Water Day 2008, we look at the planet's water, how it's being used, and the increasing strains on this vital resource. Drink up! Video by MAX JOSEPH Motion Graphics by ERIN BOSWORTH Music by JAVELIN www.goodmagazine.com www.chimponachain.com SOURCES: Thirst Relief International; UN Development Programme; UN Environment Programme; United States Geological Survey; World Health Organization; World Water Council; Worldwater.org
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