Water Wisdom: Using Water Wisely
Using Water Wisely in our Daily Lives
Opportunities Abound to Use Water Wisely:
- Saving electriticy saves Water~! Energy production is the single biggest user of Water in the United States.
- A large pitcher inside the kitchen sink captures rinse water for plants. Another pitcher in the shower captures Water as it warms for repurposing in a multitude of other ways. So easy-!
- When dripping faucets in Winter, contain and reuse the Water...and be surprised how much Water is captured.
- ...which illustrates how much Water is lost through leaks and drips...and inspires expeditous repair.
- Reduce frequency and duration of car washes.
- A clock in the bathroom helps shorten showers.
- Turn Water off while shaving, brushing teeth and during other hygiene routines.
- Reduce the depth of bath Water.
- Submerge a quart jar in older toilet tanks to effortlessly save Water.
- "If it's yellow, let it mellow..." is a common water-saving toilet practice all over the World-!
- Monitor irrigation system frequency, duration, function & precision~
- Adjust landscaping species to align their Water needs with local ecosystems and climates.
- Update appliances and toilets to higher efficiency models.
- Conscientious disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, medicines and pharmaceuticals protects Water, its inhabitants...and dependents.
- Story of Stuff inspires Awareness of the disposable design and habits of civilization with nifty short videos.
- Plastic is nearly ubiquitous in our lives; learn more about this insidious pollutant and its migration into our drinking water and oceans.
- Water and Soil have impactful, interactive connections. Learn about Soil Health here and here.
- Regenerative Agriculture: A transformative approach to agriculture.
- Permaculture nurtures a conscious, integrated relationship with and our activities within the Natural World.
Mother Teresa spoke of doing "small things with great Love"... Each of us is capable of incorporating "small things" into our Life to create Positive Ripples in this Planet's Water.
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."---Mother Teresa
We do make a Difference...
Ask not what Water can do for us,
but what we can do for Water~