Sunday, December 23, 2007

Save Water, Save Trees, Save Earth


     Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet and one of the earth's greatest natural resources. They keep  our air supply clean, reduce noise pollution, improve  water quality, help prevent erosion, provide food and building materials, create shade, and help make our landscapes look beautiful. 
  • No tree dies of old age. They are generally killed by insects, disease or by people.
  • Trees can induce rainfall by cooling the land and transpiring water into the sky from their leaves. 
  • An acre of maple trees can put as much as 20,000 gallons of water into the air each day.
  • A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year. That means two mature trees can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four!
  • One tree can absorb as much carbon in a year as a car produces while driving 26,000 miles.
  • Tree rings provide precise information about environmental events, including volcanic eruptions
  • One acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
  • A single large tree can release up to 400 gallons of water into the atmosphere each day.
  • Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water, as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds





Life Started From Water
Nature Flourishes With Water
Seasons Caused By Water
Development Progresses With Water
Energy Formed Of Water
Health Depends On Water
Religion Imbibes Water
History Made Of Water
Trade Rides On Water
Bio-Diversity Needs Water
Water Sustains Life
It Brings Prosperity and Happiness



Tips for Water Conservation :


  • Verify your home is leak free.Repair dripping taps by replacing washers.
  • Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Use water efficient flushes, plumbing fixtures having sensors, low flow faucet aerators which require minimum water.
  • Turn off water while brushing teeth.
  • For shaving, use mug rather than using running water.
  • Close faucets while soaping and rinsing clothes.
  • Use waste water of cloth cleaning to clean the floor.
  • Use waste water in flush.
  • Don’t use extra detergent in washing clothes.
  • Don’t use running water while hand-washing clothes.
  • Operate automatic washing machine when it is fully loaded.
  • Don’t use shower/big bath tubs in bathrooms.
  • While going outdoor, turn off the main valve for water.
  • Develop habit of monitoring water meters.


Tips for Conserving Water Outdoors:


  • Minimize grass lawns in your yard because less grass means water demand.
  • Don’t over-water your lawns. A good rain eliminates the need watering for more than a week.
  • Water the lawns during early morning hours when temperature and wind speeds are the lowest. This reduces losses from evaporation.
  • Check leaks in hose, pipes etc.
  • Use sprinkler/drip irrigation systems.
  • Don’t allow water to flow Into gutter.
  • Don’t wash floors with a hose. Use a broom.
  • Avoid over fertilizing your lawn. The application of excess fertilizer increases the need of water.



Rainwater Harvesting :


                 Rainwater harvesting is the gathering and collection of water from the rooftop. The traditional method of rain water harvesting is the most effective and simple way to conserve the water. It means utilization of rain water for the domestic as well as agricultural purposes.




2 comments:

  1. My sentiments exactly, to bring about a change we need to be the change.... and so many things which look so small or insignificant really do matter.... this is our planet.... our mother.... and its our responsibility to protect it.... for earth.... for the future..... and also for ourselves!!!!

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  2. umm, well most of them are effective for western countries not in India, but few of them are very good & informative !

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