World Water Day is celebrated since 1993, every March 22 . It was established in
The aim is that nations carry out activities related to conservation and development of water resources (which contribute to economic productivity and social welfare) and produce and distribute documentaries, conferences, seminars and exhibitions to talk about how to conserve this precious resource for humanity .
For example, since 1997 the World Water Council convenes every three years, the World Water Forum during the week of World Water Day. Agencies and NGOs involved each year emphasizing different themes work to resolve the same problem: conserving water drinking (sweet).
An estimated 100 million people lack access to fresh water, and that creates great hardship for these families. According to the secretary general of
No one is exempt from knowing that the water is scarce. Although about 71% of the land surface is covered with water, only 2% is fresh. In fact, it has become the great problem of the XXI century. Even some have predicted a water war in this century, although others claim that it has no basis.
This year
- First know the current use we make of this resource, review the consumption habits and check the health of our home appliances (no dripping faucet, the toilet will correctly, lossless, etc.).
- shower is recommended in five minutes, and not wasting water to stay longer.
- off the tap while brushing our teeth, soaping or shaving.
- not flush toilet paper down the toilet, but a trash can.
- are advised also to wash the car once a month.
- As for the cleaning of streets and courtyard garden, use a broom and dustpan, and thus, avoid cleaning with a hose, you can save
These are just some recommendations, simple, you do not create any profound change in your usual behavior. Just pay attention to everyday activities and thus can save water and pretty. (Source: Ecologismo.com)
