Saving money is especially important in these difficult economic times. Below is a short video demonstrating six easy and simple tips to conserve water – and money - at home.
Every year Americans waste hundreds of gallons of water both at home and business. It is an unnecessary waste. Surprisingly, 97% of the water on earth is salt water, with only 3% being fresh water. Out of that 3%, 2% is unattainable – frozen as ice or in unreachable aquifer’s beneath the ground. That leaves 1% of reachable water on our planet for all of mankind to share.
Not only is it expensive to waste water; it is depleting our globes most precious resource. Make a difference and follow these six easy tips, three indoors and three outdoors, to conserve water on your property and do your small part to make a great difference:
1. Turn off your water while you are doing the dishes.
2. Turn off your water while you are brushing your teeth.
3. Utilize water saving toilets and appliances.
4. In the garden plant sustainably by positioning plants together that have similar water requirements.
5. Mulch your gardens so less water will be required for landscaping.
6. Utilize compost in your garden to enhance the soil’s ability to hold water.
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I'm really glad you shared these. At least I know I'm not the only one left on the planet who's concerned about water consumption. And not only that, it saves money too! Thanks for posting the tips/video :)
Posted by: Imee | May 26, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Wonderful tips~
Yes, I'll do my best to save water!!!
Posted by: Atelier de Soyun | May 25, 2009 at 02:37 AM
Absolutely! I have water barrels on all four corners of my home now. Great ones from www.cleanairgardening.com and am also searching for a sponsor to help me do a cistern installation to collect rain water and recirculate it into a water feature.
Any cistern / rain water catchment company ready to sponsor me? I'm ready!
TC - Thanks for your suggestions!
Shawna
Posted by: Shawna Coronado | May 22, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Great tips Ms. Shawna. Hey, have you thought about installing a rain water catchment system? I bet you probably have. I'm considering it too.
Posted by: TC | May 22, 2009 at 05:53 PM