Why Water Conservation Is More Important Than Ever
Earth's Freshwater Supply Is Increasingly Scarce
Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater and 2% of that is frozen in glaciers–leaving less than 1% that’s available and suitable for human consumption. With a rapidly growing population, water access and scarcity are increasingly widespread and problematic.
Take a minute to review these 10 easy ways to conserve water and help fight this quickly developing problem.
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
- Don’t pre-rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Experts agree that pre-rinsing has practically no effect on how clean dishes get by running them in the dishwasher, needlessly wasting thousands of gallons of water every year.
- When you are hand-washing dishes, don’t leave the water running. If you have two sinks, consider filling one with soapy water and the other with clean water to rinse. Otherwise, turn the water on and off as needed. Leaving the water running while hand-washing squanders large volumes.
- Only use your clothes washer and dishwasher when you have a full-load. Small loads waste water, while larger loads are more water efficient. Continue reading
