Saving water: methods and advantages

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More and more people recognize the importance of a sustainable lifestyle and water saving plays a central role in this. Water is an indispensable resource for all of our survival and prosperity. Every drop counts and the advantages of the water saving are diverse - both for the individual and the environment. In this article we present various methods of water saving and their advantages.

Why water savings is important

Before we deal with the concrete methods for saving water, we should understand why it is so important to save water. Although 71% of the earth's surface is covered with water, the proportion of fresh water usable is less than 1%.

According to the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, the average daily water consumption per capita in Germany is 121 liters. A large part of it goes to the account of toilet flushing, shower and laundry - activities in which we usually do not waste any thought of saving water.

But the eternal pumping, clarifying and cleaning the water and the high water consumption have an impact on our environment. Rivers and lakes are dried out, ecosystems are destroyed and biodiversity suffers from the consequences. In addition, it also has economic implications: water shortages leads to rising water prices and agricultural bottlenecks.

methods for saving water

There are numerous ways that we can save water in our everyday life. In the following we present some methods.

in the kitchen

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  • dishwasher: According to the Proklima initiative, rinsing with the dishwasher is more efficient than rinsing by hand - provided the machine is fully loaded.
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  • water when cooking: instead of cooking vegetables and potatoes in an open pot, you can better cook them in the closed pot and save energy and water.
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  • tap: while washing vegetables or brushing your teeth you can park the tap in between to save water.

in the bathroom

  • Shower instead of bathing: A full bath requires an average of 160 liters, but a five -minute shower only about 60 liters of water.
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  • savings button: When it comes to toilet flushing, there is often the option of saving water with the savings button.
  • water -saving fittings and shower heads: The water consumption can be significantly reduced by water -saving fittings and shower heads.

in the garden

    Use
  • rainwater: instead of using drinking water to water the plants, you can collect and use rainwater.
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  • consciously: plants should ideally be poured in the morning and in the evening, because then less water evaporates.

in the laundry room

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  • fully loaded: A full washing machine consumes less water per garment than one only half full.
  • use eco -programs: Many washing machines and dishwasher have special eco -programs that consume less water and energy.

Advantages of water saving

The advantages of water saving are diverse and range from financial savings to the protection of the environment.

Financial advantages

The most obvious advantage is financial savings. Less water use means lower water invoices. The purchase of water -saving devices and fittings can require an initial investment, but in the long run it is worth it.

Advantages for the environment

In addition to the financial advantages, we also make an important contribution to environmental protection. The waters and their ecosystems protect less water. At the same time, we also reduce the amount of wastewater that needs to be treated, save energy in water treatment and thus contribute to reducing CO2 emissions.

Long -term securing of water supply

With the water saving, we help to ensure the long -term securing of our water supply. In many regions of the world, water is already in short supply and even in Germany there have been more and more water bottlenecks in recent years as a result of continuing drought.

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Saving water is an important step towards sustainable lifestyle. There are many simple methods to save water in everyday life and that protects both your own wallet and the environment. Everyone can make a contribution because everyone counts.