We all need to face the simple truth that our planet is in trouble and that within a decade or two there will be severe water shortages across most of the globe unless we all do something drastic to change this.

While global warming and climate change is partially to blame, the stripping of our rainforests, an expanding global population, and simply put, pure and utter wastage is also to blame.

It is time that we all took personal responsibility and did our best to save water; it is not only up to the governments and corporations to do this – you and I can and must also do our part!

While most of us are aware of the usual methods of conserving water such as fixings leaky taps, replacing leaking pipes, taking shorter showers, installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, watering our landscaping less and using only grey water for watering lawns, non-food plants and trees and washing our vehicles, there are many other methods.

The following water conservation methods which we can all practice every day, will not only conserve water, but will also improve your carbon footprint and save on your water bills:

  • Use Less Crockery – This may sound like a strange way to conserve water, but think about it this way – if you use a clean glass or cup every time you drink something and a new side plate every time you have a sandwich, you will have more dishes to wash therefore will use more water.
  • Reuse Water – Instead of pouring that last bit of water in your glass down the sink, use it to water indoor plants. Use the water from your bath, food preparation etc. to water your garden.
  • Reuse Cooking Water – Instead of draining the water used for cooking pasta or vegetables, use it instead for making sauces or stock for soup.
  • Reuse Boiling Water – Instead of tossing that water that you used to boil eggs or potatoes in down the drain, think of other ways in which you can use it, such as soaking stubborn stained dishes or encrusted pots in the water prior to washing them.

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