If you have kids at home,
stick some fun graphics
around the house and
encourage them to learn
about the importance of
water conservation. Take
the message to community groups and other organizations to which you
belong.
Shut off when offsite
Do you turn off your
home’s primary water
main when traveling
for business or going on
holiday? Doing so can reduce the chance that water leaks go undetected
while you’re away. Ford
shuts off water systems in
areas that are not in use
and when the plants are
closed, including areas
like the car wash stations,
phosphate overflows and
leak test zones.
Waste not, want not
Water reuse is an effective way to cut down
on your water bill and
reduce water consumption. Simple activities like
collecting water used to
rinse veggies and fruits
and using it to water your
plants can make a big difference.
Ford recycles treated
wastewater for further
use including irrigating,
floor cleaning, workshop
water consumption, and
more.
Gardening for the
future
Keeping your lawn
lush can be a big drain
on water – it may be time
to rethink your garden.
In recent years, Ford has
taken steps to reduce the
need for watering by using native, drought resistant vegetation or other
landscaping that requires
less or no water.
Keep the hose in its
holster
Instead of washing
your car with a hose, try
using a pail of soapy water before rinsing with
a waste-reducing spray
nozzle. While cleaning
floors and outdoor areas,
avoid using a hose when
possible.
Buy efficient
Many manufacturers
offer dishwashers, refrigerators and ice machines
that are more water and
energy efficient. While
initial investment may
be more expensive, savings on water and electricity bills can make the
purchase of greener machines a no-brainer in the
long run, at home and in
the factory.
It better serves us to focus on ways to build
resilience and adaptation by forging partnerships among various groups and interested
actors
Water shortages could threaten food production and energy supply and put additional
stress on governments struggling with poverty and social tensions
Flush less
Try to avoid flushing
away cotton balls or make
up tissues. Simply throwing them in a bin will cut
down on the amount of
water wasted with every
flush.
Wash smart
At
staff
canteens
around the world, Ford
kitchen employees only
operate dishwashers at
full capacity.
This is easily replicated at home – whether
it’s a dishwasher or a load
of laundry, strive to run it
only when it’s completely
full. It’s small saving that
adds up if we all pitch in.
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