5 Facts About the Global Water Crisis
5 Facts About the Global Water Crisis
Ever wonder how many gallons it takes to flush your toilet? (Answer: 3.5.)
Did you know that 55 gallons of water are required to grow the beans for a single cup of coffee?
Today’s show is dedicated to our most important—and our most overlooked—resource: Water.
Despite easy access from faucets and showers, access to clean water is a privilege. Water scarcity is driven by two phenomena happening at once: Humans are using more water while simultaneously depleting usable freshwater resources.
On this week’s show I hit you with a heavy dose of water facts, then I offer incremental strategies to conserve.
Here’s a preview of today’s episode:
[03:15] 5 common water misconceptions
[11:00] 10 water facts, plus putting numbers to household chores
[16:10] Beginner, intermediate, and advanced strategies that conserve our most vital resource
Happy listening!
Access this week’s Show Notes here.
Want more episodes like this one? Check out #131: 5 Carbon Footprint Facts You Likely Didn’t Know.
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