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The following tips about easy ways to save water during travel was shared with us by Girl Scout Peyton who is earning her water badge. These small habits can make a big difference in being a good steward of our precious water supply.
- Bring an insulated bottle of water with you instead of buying plastic bottles of water. Not only does the one-time use plastic have a negative impact on the environment, people tend to waste water because you’re more likely to forget about disposable water bottles before you finish drinking the water.
- Take quick showers and don’t let the faucet run unnecessarily when you’re brushing your teeth or shaving. This is an easy peasy way to save gallons of water!
- Did you know washing clothes accounts for as much as 40% of water usage in a household of four? Another way to save gallons of water is by making sure you do a full load of laundry instead of smaller loads of a few garments . Make the most of every load!
Read the full article Peyton shared by clicking here.