{"id":15575,"date":"2020-09-29T09:26:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T07:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/consumo-sostenible-de-agua\/"},"modified":"2020-11-11T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T10:49:47","slug":"sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable water consumption: tips for achieving it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Responsible water consumption<\/strong> is fundamental to health, global socio-economic progress and ecosystem balance. That is why on this occasion we plan to teach you how to use and recycle this natural resource correctly. Remember,<strong> water is life and that is why we must take care of it<\/strong>. Without further delay, here we go! <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#Water_a_valuable_natural_resource\" >Water, a valuable natural resource<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#6_tips_for_sustainable_water_consumption\" >6 tips for sustainable water consumption<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#1_Reuse_water_at_home\" >1. Reuse water at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#2_Check_for_water_leaks_and_repair_them\" >2. Check for water leaks and repair them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#3_Saves_water\" >3. Saves water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#4_Install_thermostatic_or_electronic_taps\" >4. Install thermostatic or electronic taps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#5_Establish_sustainable_agriculture_plans\" >5. Establish sustainable agriculture plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainable-water-consumption-tips-for-achieving-it\/#6_Efficient_resource_management\" >6. Efficient resource management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_a_valuable_natural_resource\"><\/span>Water, a valuable natural resource <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <strong>Sustainable water consumption<\/strong> is essential to reduce global disease, improve social welfare and increase economic productivity in populations. It is therefore important to raise awareness of its use. <strong>Conscious use of water<\/strong> guarantees its quality and prevents it from degrading. In this way, you can ensure its future availability. Without <strong>unpolluted water<\/strong>, it is impossible for life to exist on our planet earth. In fact, water is so indispensable to humanity that its improper use would cause disease and deplete entire populations. That is why, since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>Greenuso<\/strong><\/a> we invite you to face the water crisis from now on! Through the <strong>protection and responsible consumption of water<\/strong> all corners of the planet will have access to clean water. This must be free of contaminating agents, guaranteeing its accessibility in the present and towards the future. <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_tips_for_sustainable_water_consumption\"><\/span>6 tips for sustainable water consumption <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>As we know, human beings cannot live more than one week without consuming water. So, if you are worried about the water crisis, check out these 6 <strong>habits of responsible water consumption<\/strong>. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reuse_water_at_home\"><\/span>1. Reuse water at home <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>Generally, a lot of drinking water is wasted in gardening when plants are watered and paths are cleaned. However, you can save this resource considerably by <strong>using rainwater<\/strong>. Therefore, it would be great to place <strong>rainwater collection tanks<\/strong> in the gardens. You could even use this water when washing your car or doing any other household task In addition, <strong>you can recycle the water<\/strong> left over when you finish washing clothes in any household task such as cleaning the bathrooms, garage, and so on. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_for_water_leaks_and_repair_them\"><\/span>2. Check for water leaks and repair them <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>Believe it or not, a small leak in the pipes can cause huge amounts of water to be spilled daily. For that reason, you should be aware of the<strong> planet<\/strong>, be more responsible and solve these breakdowns immediately. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg\" alt=\"consumo sostenible del agua\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> Water leaks are usually caused by very old pipes, poorly made connections, high water pressure or after buying poor quality pipes. However, <strong>call the plumber!<\/strong> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Saves_water\"><\/span>3. Saves water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <strong>Make conscious use of water<\/strong> and save many litres annually. From now on, avoid taking long showers, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, soaping or shaving your beard, and even use the washing machine and dishwasher only when you have large loads. Also, it is very convenient to install water flow reduction devices on all taps. These will allow you to control the litres of water you use per minute. And finally, avoid using the hose when you decide to wash your car, motorbike or bike, so as not to waste water. Without a doubt, simple<strong>actions will make a big difference!<\/strong> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Install_thermostatic_or_electronic_taps\"><\/span>4. Install thermostatic or electronic taps <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <strong>Electronic taps reduce water consumption <\/strong>considerably. This is thanks to the fact that they are designed to open or close the water flow in an automated way when you move your hands closer or further away. This considerable water saving makes thermostatic taps a <strong>beneficial alternative for<\/strong> the environment. They avoid water waste and reduce the impact of human consumption on our planet. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Establish_sustainable_agriculture_plans\"><\/span>5. Establish sustainable agriculture plans <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>It is vital that governments around the world establish sustainable agricultural schemes where <strong>more water resources can be saved<\/strong>. Today these methods can be achieved through the intelligent use of 3.0 technology. In this way, farmers will be able to use intelligent sensors to measure soil moisture, climatic variables, plant condition and others. This will <strong>reduce unnecessary water wastage<\/strong>. <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Efficient_resource_management\"><\/span>6. Efficient resource management <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>Today, global society is facing a real water crisis that can only be countered through sustainable water consumption, promoting clean energy and optimizing production processes. That is why, among other things, it is necessary to <strong>regulate water use in river basins<\/strong>. In this way, water processes are optimised, thus achieving <ul>   <li><strong>Decrease in water consumption<\/strong><\/li>. This would guarantee improvements in the distribution networks, the detection of breakdowns, leaks and others.   <li><strong>Improved quality of the water discharged<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>. This is thanks to the systems for controlling pollution in sanitation networks, storm tanks and others. In short,<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg\" alt=\"consumo sostenible del agua\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <strong>sustainable water consumption<\/strong>is a great challenge that we have ahead of us in order to satisfy the current water needs and not affect future generations.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg\" alt=\"consumo sostenible del agua\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/consumo-sostenible-del-agua2-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <strong>Think about it and become aware!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Responsible water consumption is fundamental to health, global socio-economic progress and ecosystem balance. 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