The conventional wisdom is that oil shortages will
create the ultimate energy and consumer crisis in the U.S. However
scientists tell us that in fact the real crisis will be about water. Urban
expansion, factory farms, virtually all forms of industry, and water
pollution in general are creating a water shortage that is even now becoming
a crisis in the Western U.S. The loving thing to do is to not waste water,
and to prevent pollution of the water we do have.
There is a long list of things we can do to stop wasting water as well as
the energy to heat it. By looking carefully at each of the following areas
of our homes and personal lives, we can save a substantial amount of water
every day.
- Bathing and personal care
- Laundry
- Cooking
- Drinking water
- Household Cleaning
- Lawn and Garden
Want to know how to keep 400 pounds of CO2 out of the
atmosphere annually? Just shorten your shower. See how we calculated it at
http://safeclimate.net/calculator/.
There are more hints in our overview
of how to live more responsibly with the planet: the
Three-Step Plan.
And There is a Lot More in These Web Links
American
Waterworks Association – A great site with tons of information.
EarthEasy – 25 Ways
to Save Water at Home EcoMall – a
site with virtually every product and service you might need to make your
home greener and your diet and health far better including devices to help
conserve water.
H2OUSE – Ways to use water more
efficiently including a house tour, water budget calculator and garden
guide.
Water Filter Comparisons
– All about home water filters and a comparison of types and
manufacturers.
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