Water Saving Tips and Tricks - Let's Save the Planet - The Environment for Kids

Summary

This video highlights the importance of water conservation and its role in sustaining life on Earth. Despite 75% of the planet being covered by water, only a small fraction is drinkable. The video showcases surprising facts about water waste, such as how much is lost through running faucets or dripping taps. It provides practical tips to reduce water usage at home, including turning off taps while brushing teeth, reusing water for plants, and opting for showers instead of baths. The call to action encourages viewers to contribute to a sustainable planet by saving water.

Takeaways

• 😀 Water is essential for life and its scarcity impacts all living beings.
• 🌍 75% of the Earth is covered with water, but only a small percentage is drinkable.
• 💧 97% of Earth's water is saltwater, and only 3% is freshwater, of which only 0.025% is drinkable.
• ⚠️ Water is depleting annually due to contamination and human consumption.
• 🚽 Wasting water can occur in simple everyday activities, such as using the toilet as a garbage bin, which wastes around 1.5 gallons per use.
• 🦷 Leaving the faucet running while brushing teeth wastes approximately 4.5 gallons of water.
• 💦 A dripping tap can waste up to 8 gallons of water per day.
• 🌱 Water conservation starts at home by reducing unnecessary consumption in daily activities.
• 🚿 Taking a shower instead of a bath can save significant amounts of water, with 40 gallons saved just by turning off the water while showering.
• 🌧️ Rainwater can be harvested and stored for use in gardening, reducing reliance on potable water.
• ♻️ Reusing water, such as using water from washing vegetables to water plants, helps conserve fresh water.

Q & A

Why is water considered essential for life?

Water is essential for life because all living beings rely on it to survive. Without water, life on Earth would not exist.

What percentage of Earth's water is drinkable?

Only 0.025% of the Earth's fresh water is drinkable. Most of the Earth's water is saltwater and cannot be consumed.

How much of the Earth's water is saltwater?

Approximately 97% of the Earth's water is saltwater, which is not suitable for drinking.

Why is fresh water becoming scarce?

Fresh water is becoming scarce due to contamination, overuse, and the increasing human consumption of this limited resource.

What is one surprising way we waste water every day?

One surprising way we waste water is by leaving the faucet running while brushing our teeth, which wastes about 4.5 gallons of water.

How much water is wasted when a toilet is used as a garbage bin?

When the toilet is used as a garbage bin, it wastes around 1.5 gallons of water every time.

What can be done to prevent wasting water while brushing teeth?

To prevent wasting water, you should turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.

How many gallons of water can be saved by turning off the water while showering?

By turning off the water while showering, you can save up to 40 gallons of water.

How can rainwater be used to conserve water?

Rainwater can be harvested and stored for use in watering gardens, reducing the need for tap water.

What is one way to conserve water while doing laundry?

Running the washing machine only with a full load helps conserve water by avoiding unnecessary use of the appliance.