Ever imagined what will the world look like without water? With no water for our plants and no water to drink?
Unimaginable, right?
We all are aware of terms like water scarcity and water pollution. We also must have read on ways to reduce water consumption by changing our habits. Easier said than done. A conscious effort to do so is the need of the hour, but given our lifestyles and hectic schedules, it is difficult.
So what if we say that with simple permanent steps you can reduce your water footprint? Sounds doable? Rest assured, it is indeed doable too. By bringing in few changes in the way we construct our homes and offices, we can make significant changes over a period of time in our environment. And with technological advancements, it is possible to alter our already constructed homes and offices too. Let’s read on…
Rainwater harvesting is another way of capturing natural water and reusing it after treatment. With technological advancements, these techniques are available at low cost making them an ideal option. You will not only save water and reduce your carbon and water footprint with them but can do so without staying conscious all the time.
As the eminent poet W H Auden noted, “Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water.”Water footprint can be defined as the total volume of freshwater used to produce goods and services consumed by the individual or community or produced by the business.
