Eco Web Design Articles - Ways To Save Water

It seems inconceivable that in the UK, where we have plenty of rain, there could ever be the possibility of a water shortage problem. However, in recent years this is exactly what has happened. What can we do to conserve this life-giving resource?

The figures are shocking. In the UK we are using more water than we have ever done before. The average Briton uses 150 litres of water every day! This is as much as 30 times more than the equivalent person uses in a country like Senegal.

We are using twice as much water as we did in the 1960s and there's no sign of a slowdown happening anytime soon. Our thirst for this precious resource is unrelenting. For most of us, the concept of water conservation does not even enter our consciousness but, as you might expect, there are many ways to save water.

So where does all the water go? Why do we need to use so much and how can we conserve our precious water supply whilst at the same time reducing our carbon footprint?

One of the biggest culprits is personal hygiene. 33 percent of all the water we use is for washing ourselves. Another 15 percent is used to wash our clothes. The average washing machine will spin through 65 litres of water during its cycle.

A further 10 percent is used up when we wash the dishes and 6 percent goes on the garden. Unbelievably, the common garden hose can use as much as 1000 litres per hour ... no wonder we have hosepipe bans.

There are many things we can change about our daily routine to save water. One of the big ones, you may be surprised to learn, is the simple act of leaving the tap on when you brush your teeth. It has been estimated that this could waste as much as 5 litres of water per person per day. To put that in perspective, it's the same amount as the average Senegalese person uses throughout their entire day!

There's no doubt that in the developed countries in the West we have become accustomed to using large amounts of water. If you're interested in ways to save water then there are a number of inexpensive things which you can do to help reduce your consumption and at the same time lessen your carbon footprint.

For less than a couple of quid you can get yourself a push on tap sprinkler and amazingly this can reduce your water consumption by as much as 40 percent simply by using the water more efficiently. Rather than having a bath consider having a bucket bath. The bucket bath has been used in India for thousands of years and it is a much more efficient way of washing yourself.

Another fantastic way to save water is to go and buy yourself a couple of big water butts. They are not expensive and can save a lot of water even in the short-term. You simply position them near the rainwater runoff pipes on the property, install a small adapter which channels some of the water into your collectors and that's it. You do not need much rain in order to keep your water butts constantly full.

Or how about using rainwater to flush the toilet? It is absolutely crazy that we use clean water which is fit for drinking to flush our toilets. Why not simply collect some rainwater to do the same job? There are systems on the market which can do just that and it doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg.

For the real hard-core why not do away with water altogether in your toilet? A simple composting toilet is very effective, uses no water whatsoever and provides you with a rich compost which you can use to grow excellent fruit and vegetables. The ultimate in recycling!

So how does saving water reduce your carbon footprint? Well, if you have ever had to carry a substantial amount of water you will know how heavy it is. Imagine the amount of energy required to pump all the water we use around the mains system and into our houses every day. It is astronomical amount so the more water we save the less energy is used. This results in less carbon dioxide emissions which equates to a smaller carbon footprint at a personal level.

This is not to mention the fact that extracting too much water from our environment has dire ecological consequences. Changing the natural ecosystems in our rivers and streams results in species dying out and less biodiversity overall. This in itself should be reason enough for us to consider implementing some water conservation measures.

Why not make a change? Start thinking of ways to save water in your everyday life. The Earth will thank you for it.

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Water Retention : A Few Ways To Save Water It seems inconceivable that in the UK, where we have plenty of rain, there could ever be the possibility of a water shortage problem. However, in recent years this is exactly what has happened. What can we do to conserve this life-giving resource? The figures are shocking. In the UK we are using more water than we have ever done before. The average Briton uses 150 litres of water every day! This is as much as 30 times more than the equivalent person uses in a country like Senegal. We are using twice as much water as we did in the 1960s and there's no sign of a slowdown happening anytime soon. Our thirst for this precious resource is unrelenting. For most of us, the concept of water conservation does not even enter our consciousness but, as you might expect, there are many ways to save water. So where does all the water go? Why do we need to use so much and how can we conserve our precious water supply whilst at the same time reducing our carbon footprint? One of the biggest culprits is personal hygiene. 33 percent of all the water we use is for washing ourselves. Another 15 percent is used to wash our clothes. The average washing machine will spin through 65 litres of water during its cycle. A further 10 percent is used up when we wash the dishes and 6 percent goes on the garden. Unbelievably, the common garden hose can use as much as 1000 litres per hour ... no wonder we have hosepipe bans. There are many things we can change about our daily routine to save water. One of the big ones, you may be surprised to learn, is the simple act of leaving the tap on when you brush your teeth. It has been estimated that this could waste as much as 5 litres of water per person per day. To put that in perspective, it's the same amount as the average Senegalese person uses throughout their entire day! There's no doubt that in the developed countries in the West we have become accustomed to using large amounts of water. If you're interested in ways to save water then there are a number of inexpensive things which you can do to help reduce your consumption and at the same time lessen your carbon footprint. For less than a couple of quid you can get yourself a push on tap sprinkler and amazingly this can reduce your water consumption by as much as 40 percent simply by using the water more efficiently. Rather than having a bath consider having a bucket bath. The bucket bath has been used in India for thousands of years and it is a much more efficient way of washing yourself. Another fantastic way to save water is to go and buy yourself a couple of big water butts. They are not expensive and can save a lot of water even in the short-term. You simply position them near the rainwater runoff pipes on the property, install a small adapter which channels some of the water into your collectors and that's it. You do not need much rain in order to keep your water butts constantly full. Or how about using rainwater to flush the toilet? It is absolutely crazy that we use clean water which is fit for drinking to flush our toilets. Why not simply collect some rainwater to do the same job? There are systems on the market which can do just that and it doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. For the real hard-core why not do away with water altogether in your toilet? A simple composting toilet is very effective, uses no water whatsoever and provides you with a rich compost which you can use to grow excellent fruit and vegetables. The ultimate in recycling! So how does saving water reduce your carbon footprint? Well, if you have ever had to carry a substantial amount of water you will know how heavy it is. Imagine the amount of energy required to pump all the water we use around the mains system and into our houses every day. It is astronomical amount so the more water we save the less energy is used. This results in less carbon dioxide emissions which equates to a smaller carbon footprint at a personal level. This is not to mention the fact that extracting too much water from our environment has dire ecological consequences. Changing the natural ecosystems in our rivers and streams results in species dying out and less biodiversity overall. This in itself should be reason enough for us to consider implementing some water conservation measures. Why not make a change? Start thinking of ways to save water in your everyday life. The Earth will thank you for it. (c) Eco Web Design Ltd If you would like your article published on this site please contact us on info@ecowebdesign.co.uk

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Water Retention : A Few Ways To Save Water