Using your water saving tools

Water is our most precious natural resource. Not only do we need water to drink and go about our daily lives, be it washing our clothes or watering the garden, water is also used to make many different items, such as paper and cardboard. Farmers also rely on water to grow and harvest their crops.

It’s sometimes easy to forget exactly where water comes from and how important it is that we remember not to waste it. If we don’t get enough rain, then it means our dams have less water and our farmers can’t grow their crops.

Climate change and drought mean that we all have to be smarter in the way we use water. Finding ways to use less water is a good way to start. You can do this around the home by taking shorter showers, not leaving the tap running when brushing your teeth and cleaning the car with a damp cloth. These are all practical ways that you can save water.

You can also speak to your classmates and teachers about how you can save water at school. Many schools now have water tanks that collect rain which can then be used for things such as flushing toilets or watering the school vegetable garden.

Finding ways to save water can be both fun and educational, most importantly you will be doing your bit to help fight climate change.