Get water wise

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 497.

Be energy smart

Canadians have a huge appetite for energy. In fact, we are the second largest consumers of energy per capita in the world. To make a difference:

· Reduce your energy consumption.From switching to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, to buying low-flow showerheads, to fixing leaky windows, there are literally thousands of ways you can save energy at home. Download this Energy Savers Guide for great ideas.

· Buy energy efficient appliances. Commit to buying Energy Star qualified products.

We can't live without clean and abundant water supplies, yet climate change is already having profound effects on the quality, quantity and availability of our resources. Canada's track rate isn't great—we have the second-highest per capita water consumption in the world. Here's how you can help:

· Reduce, repair, and retrofit. A typical household can reduce household water consumption by 40 per cent or more, and they won't feel a hit to their lifestyle. From installing a low-flow toilet, to using an outdoor rain barrel, to taking shorter showers there are thousands of ways you can save water at home. Check out Wise Water Use guide or read 100 ways to conserve water.

· Support sustainable water policies. Read how the UN recommends we implement sustainable use of our water. And support government policies that encourage water conservation through metering or disincentives for high water use.