Thirsty Food
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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THIRSTY FOOD
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THE U.S. DIET CURRENTLY TAKES 1,320gal. OF WATER A DAY.
70% OF WATER GOES TOWARDS FOOD (CROPS) AND ANIMALS
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IN ABOUT 2020 WATER COULD BECOME MORE VALUABLE THEN GOLD.
850MILLION PEOPLE DIE ANNUALLY FROM MALNUTRITION DUE TO DROUGHTS AND FLOODS
IT TAKES ABOUT 1,800GAL. OF WATER TO MAKE 1LBS OF BEEF.
BY USING MORE EFFICIENT IRRIGATION PRACTICES WE CAN REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WATER WE USE BY 30-70%
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WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER (E.X.)
- Try showering for only 5min or less
- Check your toilet for leaks
- Throw a dropped ice cube in a potted plant not down the drain
- Wash your pets outside where the grass needs watering
- Turn off the water while washing your hair
