Water is fundamental for human survival, the production of food, and for the thrivability of plants, animals, and natural ecosystems. When water is scarce, the consequences can be catastrophic. What is water theft? Water theft is a global issue that occurs when companies and individuals steal water (Loch, 2020). It can mean taking water from […]
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Environment, Sustainability
Did you know that according to World Vision, globally 785 million people lack access to clean drinking water? This suggests a dire need of saving water and understanding how we can contribute to the safety of our planet. Let’s look at 15 tips and tricks to save water.
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
It all started as far back as 1621 in the United Kingdom, where water bottling first started at the Holy Well. This caused interests to surge in the United States in the 1700s. Bottled water infiltrated the United States in 1767, when Jackson’s Spa in Boston started packaging and selling spring water in bottles. Unfortunately,
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Kenya is a country with a water crisis. While the average Australian household consumes 340 L of water per person per day, in Africa, people have to make do with 47 L per day. You can check your own water consumption using the calculator below: Over 80% of Kenya is arid or semi-arid. Water deficiency
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Government, Health, Innovation, Society
Available freshwater sources are expected to decline with changes to rainfall patterns accompanying global climate change (McGee, 2013). As our population grows, so does the pressure on water sources for consumption. To ensure future supplies of fresh and clean water, sustainable water management must become a priority in all countries. It would allow a nation
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Energy, Environment, Government, Sustainability
Every year, trillions of discarded cigarette butts end up negatively impacting the environment by blocking waterways and leaching toxic heavy metals. Discarded cigarettes are a huge source of water pollution, especially because cigarette filters break down into microplastics, which are toxic for aquatic organisms. Did you know, cigarettes are the most littered item on Earth?
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
In fact, 63% of The Guardian readers claimed they would in a 2013 poll by the journal. In another survey on adult Americans, 49% said they would try recycled sewage water and 38% said that they were uncertain (Rozin et al., 2015). However, the same survey found that people are still more disgusted by drinking
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Technology
Water Management is a critical issue for Planet Earth. Did you know less than 3% of the Earth’s water is fresh drinking water? 71% of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Yet, the world suffers from water scarcity. Limited supply coupled with population growth is worsening the problem. Still, reports show that about 40%
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Environment, Sustainability
