News About Water Efficiency

• 03.07.11
  WECalc - water, energy, climate - free, online calculator –

  WECalc is a free online tool from the Pacific Institute that estimates home water use and water-related energy use – and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. It also calculates savings and gives suggestions on ways to achieve these savings. Users are taken through a series of questions and then given estimated consumption based on their location. WECalc compares the user's home with the national average and also compares it to an efficient home. Solutions suggested can be as simple as installing a faucet aerator that costs only $1-4, but saves $47 per year and reduces carbon emissions by 310 pounds per year. Or, solutions such as shortening showering time by one minute, a free way to save more than 100 pounds of carbon per year.
   

• 03.02.11
  Saving Water at Home –

  The average U.S. family uses 260 gallons of water per day, not all of it effectively. We brush our teeth, flush the toilet, water the pets and plants, and rinse off fruits and vegetables for our meals and snacks. By making some simple changes at home, we can begin saving water - and money on water bills - and help prevent water shortages. Try these tips to help with water conservation.

• 03.01.11
  Don’t be a water monster –

  New West Basin Children’s Water Conservation Video Game makes saving water fun! The Water District is using water-wasting monsters to engage children and families in water conservation in a new video game available online. With a collection of water-wasting monsters, the player works through a string of home environments: kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and yard, and find clues leading them to the water-wasting culprit. There are tips for being more efficient with water use, such as using a shower timer to help you take shorter showers, turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth, and using a hose nozzle to keep water from running down the pavement outside and into storm drains. Players get to be “Water Star” detectives, sleuthing out clues to determine who is wasting water and identifying tools to be more efficient. Play the free video and other games by clicking here.

• 02.25.11
  Online tools to calculate and balance water use –

  "On average, U.S. households use 127,400 gallons of water each year," according to Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). Calculate and balance water use with online tools from BEF. The Foundation supports the development of renewable energy and watershed restoration, while empowering people to shrink their carbon footprint. BEF;s Water Restoration Certificates return an equal amount of water back to critically dewatered rivers and streams. Learn more here.

• 02.24.11
  25 Ways to Conserve Water in the Home and Yard –

  Water conservation and efficiency have become crucial practices in all parts of the United States, even in areas where water seems abundant. Along with saving money on utility bills, water conservation assists in preventing water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local watersheds. Simple actions, such as using a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks instead of a hose, can go a long way to reduce water consumption. Click here for all 25 water-conserving ideas.

• 02.21.11
  Ask a Pro about green kitchens –

  The U.S. Green Building Council's "Green Home Guide" provides expertise, ideas and advice for homeowners and residents. Visitors can search for products, services and professional recommendations, as well as post their own questions about greening their kitchens and other topics.

• EVENT: March 22, 2011
  World Water Day: March 22 –

  International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Click here to explore a global, interactive map of World Water Day events, read the latest water statistics compiled by the United Nations, and download tools to help share the message.

• 02.17.11
  Greening the Blue –

  Launched in 2010, "Greening the Blue" communicates with all United Nations' staff as well as external stakeholders. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability throughout the UN system and highlight what’s been achieved, what’s happening next and how staff can get involved. The work to create a more sustainable UN is now coordinated through the Issue Management Group (IMG) on Sustainability Management, which is serviced by the Sustainable United Nations (SUN) facility and reports to the Environment Management Group (EMG).

• EVENT: March 15 - March 19, 2011
  ISH 2011, March 15-19: Innovative Solutions for Conserving Water Resources –

  The responsible use of water is one of the world’s most important environmental targets. Today, more than a billion people have no access to clean drinking water and 2.5 billion have no or only inadequate sanitation facilities. At ISH 2011, held March 15-19, sustainability will be one of the focal-point themes when more than 2,300 manufacturers present their latest products for innovative bathrooms, sustainable sanitation solutions and environmentall- friendly building services technology at a fully booked-up Exhibition Centre in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Additionally, the subject of sustainability will be taken up and expanded upon by the Blue Responsibility campaign, part of the extensive ISH program.

• 02.10.11
  FedEx pursues LEED, water savings –

  FedEx Express has made LEED Certification the standard for their newly-built U.S. facilities. LEED® Green Building Rating System™ is the leading benchmark for buildings that are designed, constructed and operated sustainably. The newly-constructed FedEx Express Las Vegas facility is the first building in the company to receive LEED certification, followed closely by FedEx Memphis-based World Headquarters' LEED Gold certification.
  The FedEx Express Las Vegas facility reduces indoor water use by 49% with the installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures. Click here to read more about the facility in Green Real Estate Daily.

• 02.09.11
  Kid-friendly activities from the Groundwater Foundation –

  The Groundwater Foundation shares kid-friendly, educational activities, games, color pages and more. Learn how kids can help protect groundwater to the best methods for making big bubbles. Learn more in the Kids Corner.

• EVENT: January 3 - January 3, 2011
  WaterSense 101 webinar, March 3 –

  "WaterSense 101" informational webinars are hosted throughout the year for prospective partners and other interested organizations. EPA will discuss water-efficiency issues, explain more about the WaterSense label, outline the benefits of joining the program, and answer questions. For upcoming EPA webinars and registration, click here.

• EVENT: March 18 - March 18, 2011
  Phoenix Campaign to Conserve, Celebrate Water –

  Arizona's Salt River Project (SRP) has launched “Together We Conserve," a multi-media campaign to educate local residents in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area about SRP and their role as the largest water provider. The website offers water-conservation tips and information about how SRP works with others to manage this precious resource. The campaign theme will shift to "Together We Celebrate" in the days leading up to the 100th anniversary of Roosevelt Dam. On March 18, an event will be held to celebrate the dedication of the dam, its role in the development of the Salt River Valley and the water-conservation role it still plays in storing water at Roosevelt Lake, the foundation of SRP’s water-management operations. For more information, read the article in evLiving.

• 02.05.11
  UK taps into water savings –

  Tap into Savings reached more than 10,000 people across the U.K. and anticipates a 15 percent reduction in water use - about 200,000 litres per day - as a result of this project. The work and the saving continue. Residents in Tap into Savings areas also have the opportunity to join local EcoTeams, which are groups of about six friends and neighbors working together to save even more water, as well as gas and electricity, and to reduce waste.

• 02.02.11
  Chicago asks, What’s Our Water Worth? –

  Every day the City of Chicago Dept. of Water Management pumps approximately 850 million gallons of water out of Lake Michigan. In 2005, approximately 130 million gallons of this daily water was lost (leaked or otherwise unaccounted for) from public pipes. What Our Water's Worth is an ongoing campaign raising awareness about the value of water in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, and tips to conserve these resources.

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