Save water globally

About more than 320 liters of water is used to make 1 kg of paper - specialty paper needs a greater quantity of water. More interesting facts about saving water here:

• Less than 1% of the earth’s water supply can be used for drinking.
• A small drip from a tap can waste as much as four liters of water a day.
• Two thirds of the water used in a home is used in the bathroom.
• Most of the world’s people must walk at least three hours to fetch water.
• On average every person in the UK uses 150 liters of water each day.
• Leaving the tap running while you clean your teeth actually wastes 5-9 liters of water.
• Water consumption usually drops 18-25% when a water meters is fitted.
• Waiting until you have a full load for your washing machine can save up to 70 liters.
• Waiting until you have a full load for your dishwasher can save up to 30 liters.
• A five minute shower uses about a third of the water of a bath, saving up to 400 liters per week.
• A water saving device in your toilet cistern can save up to three liters per flush.

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