Save Money, Water, and the Economy in 11 Easy Steps!
Bob Wolf, founder of the Green Train Project, shares 11 easy steps on how to save not only money, but the environment!
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, September 13, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Water is the building block of human survival. Not only is it the most important nutrient for the human body, it also plays a large part in our economy. Many industries, businesses, and agricultural operations, depend on water, either in the manufacturing process or as a main component. However, there is a limited amount of water supply from which we can pull.
From the estimated 70 percent of the Earth's surface that is covered with water, 97.5 percent can be found in the oceans and seas. Of the 3 percent remaining fresh water, almost 69 percent is stored in icecaps and glaciers. Since fresh water is so scarce, daily water conservation is a crucial step in limiting the impact humanity has on the environment. According to the United States Geological Survey, "...Each person uses about 80 to 100 gallons of water per day...the largest use of house hold water is to flush the toilet, and after that, to take showers and baths."
Reducing water use is not only vital to our world, but also our economy. When you save water, you save money on your utility bills too. Not only is this beneficial in a number of different ways, but the steps for one person to achieve large results are quite simple and efficient:
Take shorter showers (turn off the water while soaping up and turn it back on to rinse off)
Fill the sink with dishwasher detergent and water, when washing dishes by handno need to keep the water running.
Fill a bucket with soapy water and use the hose to rinse or a waterless car washing system, such as EcoTouch, instead of running the hose
Thaw food in the refrigerator rather than placing it under running water
Use a commercial car wash that recycles water
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth, saving you 25 gallons a month
Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time
Turn off the water while washing your hair, which saves 150 gallons a month
Reuse dropped ice cubes by putting them in a house plant rather than throwing them down the sink
Soak your pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean
Cook food in as little water as possible (food will retain more nutrients).
ABOUT BOB WOLF AND THE GREEN TRAIN PROJECT
The four-year vision of Bob Wolf, The Green Train Project, started in 2005, will educate the public and enlist global support to help reverse the continued waste and destruction of our planet. Scheduled to depart from Portland in April 2010, The Green Train, a solar-powered, biodiesel machine, will pass through every geographic region in the USA during a 10-week, 28-state whistle stop tour finishing in Washington, D.C. The Green Train is planning a trek in Europe in 2011 and a simultaneous train ride on each continent of the world each year after that. As The Green Train holds informational festivals and whistle stops throughout the nation, the public can meet the train in small town America, as well as the larger cities, to learn more and become involved. The messages on which Wolf's project focuses are:
Everyone can make a positive difference to the future of the earth
Being green is simple and saves money
For more information, visit us at www.greentrainglobal.org
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