SUSTAINIBILITY
Water
What is sustainibility?
Sustainability could be defined as an ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself. That means we must acquire the ability to use the resources that are offered to us in a way that everyone can do the same in future.
Water Sustainability
Water resource
About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water.
Ninety-seven percent of the water on the earth is salt water. Salt water is filled with salt and other minerals, and humans cannot drink this water. Although the salt can be removed, it is a difficult and expensive process.
Two percent of the water on earth is glacier ice at the North and South Poles. This ice is fresh water and could be melted; however, it is too far away from where people live to be usable.
Less than 1% of all the water on earth is fresh water that we can actually use. We use this small amount of water for drinking, transportation, heating and cooling, industry, and many other purposes.
Water facts
Water access
1.2 billion people have no access to clean water.
Water consume
In the US is consumed 151 gallons of water per capita each day, while in Africa only 5 gallons.
Saving water
Just by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth you could save 8 gallons of water.
Eat less meat
It takes a lot of water to grow the grain to feed the cow that ultimately produces a hamburger.
Buy Recycled-Paper Products
Products made from 100 percent recycled paper require much less water in their manufacturing than do those made from virgin paper.
Bring your water with you
Buying a daily bottle of water may quench your thirst, but it parches the planet. Each one-liter plastic bottle takes seven liters of water to produce.