List 10 ways i can save water for my school?
– Make sure taps and such have no leaks. – Keep a bucket underneath taps and use the water saved in them for gardening. – Avoid flushing the toilet when unnecessary (“If it’s yellow let it mellow, if it’s brown flush it down”). And avoid throwing tissues in the toilets, instead throw in a proper bin. – Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as cleaning or watering a plant or garden. – Water lawns during the early morning hours when temperatures and wind speed are the lowest. This reduces loss from evaporation. – In the school yard, use mulch to retain moisture in the soil. Mulching also helps to control weeds that compete with plants for water. – Do not hose your driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom to sweep leaves and other debris from these areas. Using a hose to clean a paths can waste hundreds of gallons of water. – Avoid the installation of ornamental water features (such as fountains) unless the water is recycled. Locate where there are minimal loss
