Reuse water

(For the 25th of February)

Anaconda, Venezuela
Photograph by Philippe Bourseiller

One-third of the world's population is living in areas with moderate to severe water shortages. More than 2.7 billion people will face severe water shortages by 2025, according to the United Nations, if we keep increasing our use at the same rate. The United Kingdom actually has less water resources per person than Spain or Portugal, due to the density of its population

Look for ways to use leftover water. Water that has been used to wash vegetables can be left in the sink to clean dishes. You can water indoor and outdoor plants with water that has been used to cook pasta or vegetables.

- from the book '365 Ways to Save the Earth', by Philippe Bourseiller