Mujeres de la Tierra

Water Conservation

Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. This stretches our supply farther, and protects our natural resources. Conserving water also conserves energy. Using less hot water saves on water heating, which reduces the cost of your utility bill.

For more information, please visit: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Become active in your Community...

• Volunteer to help clean up your water supply or promote water conservation awareness in your community.
• Become informed about water conservation by attending community meetings and forums.
• Encourage your employer, your child’s school and neighbors to promote conservation programs and initiatives in your community.

• Notify your neighbors or the water district for broken sprinklers, open hydrants, broken pipes and any other significant water losses in your community.

• Educate your friends and family about water conservation!

Green Tips

To Clean Your Windows:  Use 1/4 cup of white vinegar, and 1 quart of water.

Unclogging Your Sink:  Use 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1 gallon of boiling water.  Repeat if necessary.

All Purpose Cleaner:  Use 1 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

• When you wash dishes by hand, fill one half of the sink with soapy water and the other with clean water instead of letting the water run.
• Select one glass to use for drinking each day. If you do this, your dishwasher will take longer to fill up and it will not need to be run as frequently.
• Thaw foods in the refrigerator or in a bowl of hot water instead of using running water.
• Let your pots and pans soak instead of letting the water run while you clean them.
• Take shorter showers - 5 minutes or less.

• When taking a bath, start filling the tub with the drain already plugged instead of waiting first for the water to get warm.
• Turn the faucet off while you shave, brush your teeth and lather up your hands. Water your houseplants with water saved from washing your fruits and vegetables.
• Show your children how to turn off the faucets completely after each use.
  
• Go to your nearest car wash to wash your car.  Car wash location recycle the water that is used to wash your car and it will help our oceans by not polluting with contaminants.
• Dispose of motor oil, paint and pesticides properly by taking them to a certified disposal or recycling site to make sure it doesn’t pollute our water supply.

 Cleaning with Baking SodaBaking soda is very effective and an inexpensive household cleaner.  It's also good for the environment and better for you and your children’s health than traditional chemical cleaners!!

It can be used on carpet, laundry, odors, teeth, and body odor. It can also be used to use in your pets little box to help control odors.

5  TIPS for CLEANING & USING BAKING SODA

1.  Keep your food tasting fresh by washing your plastic food containers with baking soda.

2.  Add ½ a cup of baking soda to a bucket of water to mop floors.

3.  Sprinkle a little bit of baking soda into your shoes before and after wearing -- your feet will feel cooled, your shoes will stay smelling like new.

4.  If your carpet smells musty, sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the entire surface.  Let it sit overnight then vacuum.

5.  To rid your hands of odors, like onion or garlic, scrub with baking soda.