Daily Greenz #161

As temperatures rise, so does our national water consumption. We guzzle more gallons to stay hydrated, keep our lawns and gardens green, and fill up our swimming pools. As we mentioned not too long ago, a third of all water Americans consume is devoted to outdoor uses, and that amount increases during months in which we’re outside more. Switching to low flow shower heads, low flow garden hose nozzles, and energy-efficient washing machines and laundry detergent can all help significantly lower your family’s water usage.

But we’re also consuming water in ways that aren’t as obvious. The production of 1 kilogram of beef, for example, requires 16,000 liters of water. And 140 liters go into making just 1 cup of coffee. Our water footprints aren’t just the amount of water we use daily.

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