Water makes up a majority of the body and the earth's surface, and yet as dire as it is to health, this seemingly abundant resource isn't so abundant.
Due to the deluge of green reading that resulted from 2009 Earth Day hoopla, I've been thinking more about how the "reduce, reuse and recycle" mantra applies to water. While it can be trickier to reuse and recycle water, everyone can at least find ways to "water down" their consumption factor.
The first step involves taking a couple moments to find out just how much you are consuming. (Knowing is half the battle, said G.I. Joe.) You can calculate your water footprint by visiting this nifty site: http://www.h2oconserve.org/. This online outpost also offers some helpful hints for repairing the leaks in your day-to-day water routines.
Everyone can make a difference, be it one low-flow flush or one drip-free faucet at a time. Next up for me? A new toilet and shower head. Neither is a sexy investment, but both are safe and worthwhile, especially in this economy. ~ A.F.
(Photo found in National Geographic's photography wallpaper gallery: photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/patterns-water/rushing-water-photography.html)
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