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We can save water in many
different ways, but to understand how these ways help save our environment,
we must understand that all things can be linked together. For example,
by planting trees, we can reduce the amount of soil that enters
and pollutes our waterways. You can start saving water by:
- Using buckets
instead of a hose when watering the garden
- Taking a
shower instead of a bath, but using water saving shower heads
would be even better.
- Installing
half-flush toilets.
- Fixing leaky
taps
- Placing an
object such as a brick in the toilet or adjust the arm on the
toilet.
- Planting
native Australian plants
- Resuing greywater
(that's what we call the water from the laundry, etc.)
These are only
some of the endless ways that we can help our environment. |
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Leaking
taps waste water. |
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The
'Green Games'
In the Sydney 2000
Olympics, they were nicknamed the 'Green Games' because the village that
accomodated some of the spectators and Olympians used devices that were
environmentally friendly. Dual-flush toilets, water-efficient showers,
drip-irrigation and native plants were some of the unique methods that
the designers of the village helped the environment. Besides, the drinking
water for the village was separate from the toilet water (which was simply
rain water). Sewerage was also treated on-site.
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