Jun
06
Easy Ways to Save Water in California!
Californians are continuously asked to conserve more water and protect the environment. These easy conservation methods require little change in your daily life!
Every time we turn on the news, we hear about the devastating effects of a drought. The scarcity of fresh water not only affects us here in California but also around the world. Fortunately, saving the environment doesn’t require drastic lifestyle changes or require you to live in a hut in the middle of the woods. You can save water for California by cutting back on your use and making better-informed choices. Here’s how!
Wash only full loads. When it comes to the dishwasher and clothes washer, wait until you have a full load before running the appliance. After all, a dishwasher will use the same amount of water if you wash 10 dishes or 30.
Water your garden in the evening. Watering your plants in the morning or at midday causes most of the water to evaporate in the heat of the day. To combat this, choose a cooler time of day to do your watering rounds, such as the evening or nighttime.
Go to a car wash that recycles water. If you do wash your car at home, do it less frequently and use a bucket while cleaning the car to avoid wasting the water.
Buy recycled paper products. Produce made from 100 percent recycled paper require much less water in the manufacturing process than those made from virgin paper. If your family goes through paper towels quickly, consider choosing recycled paper to save water.
Go vegan. Personal water use accounts for only 4 percent of California’s water footprint, while meat and dairy account for a staggering 47 percent. It takes 660 gallons of water to make one hamburger – the equivalent of 6 months of showers. Shift away from livestock products and adopt a delicious plant-based diet to save 600 gallons of water a day! For more information on how this helps California, click here.
Use a compost bin. Instead of rinsing plates off under a running tap, scrape food into a compost bin. This will stop, on average, 20 gallons of water from running down the drain while you run the garbage disposal. Plus, the compost is great for your garden!
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