It was quite appropriate for Earth Day that one of the technology sites was showing a chart of how much water was used for various things, e.g, 6 gallons for flushing a toilet and 37 gallons for producing a cup of coffee, to indicate one's "water footprint".
My first thought was "I'm not going to give up my cup of coffee; instead, I'll flush less". On further reading, however, it became clearer that the chart was mixing "Direct Use" with "Virtual Use" (that is, the water it takes to get a product to the consumer).
So, I will definitely look into ways of reducing "Direct Use" of water and still have my cup of coffee. I'll drink to that!
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I have to admit, as I was reading your post, I had the same thought about my coffee! Glad it isn't all my usage.
ReplyDeleteGreat things to keep in mind and not just for Earth Day!
ReplyDeleteI love that poster!
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