Only two percent of the world’s water is fresh. As in, consumable.
When that runs out, we are going to be in serious trouble – and, if the recent droughts in South Africa are anything to go by, we are heading there pretty quickly.
Thank goodness, then, that there are people out there who care enough about the future of our planet and make it their life’s mission to address environmental issues. It’s people like these that tell us just how we can save water, one raindrop at a time.
While one can save water by reducing use recycling what you have, or collecting whatever is available, it’s important to do it right.
Local gurus Sustainbable.co.za have an extensive variety of items available to help you with this, from water conscious showerheads to massive rain tanks and even various grey water systems.
If the latter is where your interest is turning to next, here’s a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to using grey water systems:
DON’T:
DO:
So why use grey water?
If that’s all too much for you, watch the video below for some really good info on water consumption and grey water do’s and don’ts:
Remember, Sustainable.co.za is your one-stop online shop for everything you need to create a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
[source:survivopedia&waterwise]
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