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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:34:35 -0700

links to everything you need to know about being resourceful when it comes to water.

DIY Tips to Save Money - Smart Ways to Conserve Water - Popular Mechanics

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:40:54 -0700

An impressive list of things you can do to conserve water.
From fixing leaks, watering, showering, and cleaning techniques.

I would also include Atmospheric Water Generators as an option.

5 Really Weird Things About Water - Neatorama

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:31:25 -0700

How about Atmospheric Water Generators? Pulling water from thin air is pretty sweet in my opinion... Then again... (shameless self promotion) I distribute the things... http://www.coolerwatercooler.com

http://www.click-partners.com/bottled-water-impacts-the-environment

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:00:14 -0700

Two important points from the page:
1.If you are spending money on bottled water, you are basically purchasing plastic, which is manufactured from petroleum. When we purchase a bottle of water, what we're often purchasing is the bottle its self.
2.If you decide to get your recommended eight to ten glasses a day from bottled water, you could spend up to $1,500 or more every year.

Todays Top Global Environemental Issues | WebEcoist | Green Living

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:40:15 -0700

From the page: "4. Water

Pure Water is in short supply. Our global reserves of drinkable water are a fraction of 1% and 1 in 5 humans does not have access to potable (safe) water. Many people do not realize that strife has already broken out in some stressed regions. There are many potential solutions, some promising, others challenging. Desalinization is an energy-inefficient, expensive option. But there are many things you can do. (Hint: it starts with turning off the faucet when you brush.)"

50 Ways to Help the Planet

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:11:07 -0700

From the page: "14. RETHINK BOTTLED WATER
Nearly 90% of plastic water bottles are not recycled, instead taking thousands of years to decompose. Buy a reusable container and fill it with tap water, a great choice for the environment, your wallet, and possibly your health. The EPA's standards for tap water are more stringent than the FDA's standards for bottled water."

http://www.coolerwatercooler.com

Water scarcity will only be tackled if we change the way we eat | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:56:52 -0700

From the page: "The volumes involved are staggering: the 200 billion litres a second it takes to grow the world's food is like gulping down the Amazon day in, day out."

Peak Oil News - Importing food means exporting drought

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:55:42 -0700

From the page: "To tackle water scarcity we need to remind ourselves why it is a problem. The most obvious reason is that we just can't keep using water at current rates. In practice, running low on a resource can mean that rich places like the UK barely notice while poor people take the hit. "

Making Water From Thin Air

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:50:38 -0700

Atmospheric Water Generators have certainly helped our troops and now this technology is accessible to ordinary households.

Have you heard of the Xziex Atmospheric Water Generators?

Atmospheric water generator - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:44:59 -0700

The AWG has changed my life.

Have you heard of the Xziex Atmospheric Water Generators?