For many of us, The World Toilet day is something pretty much nonexistent, despite prominent celebrities such as Matt Damon advocating for it ! But guess what guys, it exists, it’s for real and it’s an issue that deserves a lot of importance. On this day, awareness is raised for the 2.5 billion people that have no access to a toilet – even though water and sanitation by the United Nations are the most basic forms of human rights.
So do we reduce our water consumption or flush properly?
Currently, water conservation has become one of the top priorities of the UAE government. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Unilever Gulf (one of the world’s leading fast moving consumer goods companies and owner of global brands such as Lifebuoy and Lux) have launched various water conservation awareness campaigns. Residents are also encouraged to do their bit to save water and be more environmentally friendly. However, what steps can we, as an individual, take to conserve water? have a look at this article to do your bit and get started on conserving water !!
Should we cut down on our water consumption? Residents of the UAE are well aware of the fact that this country’s water consumption is highest in the world with an average per capita consumption of 500 liters a day!
Currently, water conservation has become one of the top priorities of the UAE government. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Unilever Gulf (one of the world’s leading FMCG companies and owner of global brands such as Lifebuoy and Lux) have launched various water conservation awareness campaigns. Residents are also encouraged to do their bit to save water and be more environmentally friendly. However, what steps can we, as an individual, take to conserve water? have a look at this article to do your bit and get started on conserving water !!
Save water – 5 Unusual Tips for Your Budget
If there is one thing we need to understand, it is the fact that one person cannot change the situation of the global water and sanitation crisis, change only begins when people join hands together and start taking the necessary steps and with today being the World Toilet Day, let’s all together strive to conserve water ! With the following five tips you can reduce your daily water consumption significantly and make the world a little less thirsty!
1.Shower and save all that water!
In many households, water is not always lukewarm, this is alright when it comes to washing hands, however, no one enjoys taking a shower in a water that feels like it was shipped from the sun or from Antarctica ! Therefore, let the water run hot or cold, and do not let this water flow into the drain. Collect it in a container and use it to cook, for example, when you are boiling your tea water.
2.Using the excessive bathing water for gardening.
I bathe my son often in a baby bath, filling in the large tub with water. For this purpose I need only 10 liters of water. That’s adequate enough of water to clean a baby in his/her beginning years. After I give my baby a thorough wash, I use the remaining water for gardening purposes !
3.Saving every drop with a flow of water.
About 13 liters of water are required per day for brushing your teeth, washing hands or shaving, you can save ample amounts of water during this process every day. For example, while applying a soap, or shaving gel, do not keep the water flowing from the faucet, especially not at a high pressure. With the faucet working, the water quantity is not regulated, so this is a complete No-No as large amounts of water are wasted!. This tip is especially useful if you have children in the household, children tend to turn the faucet on thoughtlessly until it stops. So this tip does not only enable you to save water, but also makes it possible for you to save on your costs, plus your bathroom is a little less flooded !
You can also choose to stop by a nearby hardware store or a hypermarket and purchase a water pressure reducing valve. With this, the water jet retains its full volume but gives out water with lesser pressure ! it’s as simple as it gets !
4.When eggs discourage wasting water.
If you are a fan of a hard boiled eggs like me, then pay attention to this tip that can save water and fill your tummy. The next time you boil a dozen eggs, save the water and pour it on your garden and plants, or better keep it for drinking purposes ! The water becomes enriched with calcium when the eggs are cooked and boiling the water just makes it safer to drink ( since tap water in the UAE is not usually used for drinking). Plus, why pour water down the sink when you can reuse it for something, right?
5.Saving water in your garden.
If you have a garden, then there is a high probability of a mandatory water sprinkler or water butts, And most certainly the collected water is used for watering the lawn pretty much every day. However, The grass does not have to be watered as often, if you choose not to mow it once a week, this is because Shorter straws dry faster and require more water, So you can spend less labor and feel good, all at the same time!
There are of course a million more water saving tips that can significantly reduce water wastage, these tips are however for those of you that are just starting out on conserving water ! Feel free to let us know how you save water by dropping a comment below !
