Water Justice

Water Justice

Non-Profit Organizations Focused on Water Justice

* Which non-profit organization was the most interesting to you? Why? The common goal of the NGO provision of clean and safe water for drinking. My NGO of interest is Drinkable book. The reason for the choice is the organization focus mostly and give the service to the least fortunate in the society. The organization also its ability to remove toxins and unwanted substances like bacteria in the water using technology. The NGO has comprehensive coverage operations in the water provision because it has three significant base operational areas, which include clean water, hygiene, and sanitization. The NGO is all rounds in its regulations of water, and it ensures that the community is also hygienic. Their SunSpring machine that helps charge mobile devices will save the community the hassles of charging their phones while caring for environment by using renewable energy products.

* Is there anything you would like to do to help this non-profit organization reach their goals?

One of the significant concerns for the environment is pollution. The NGO has proved its ability to provide clean and safe drinking water. As an individual there are several ways I can help the organization reach its goals which include;

• Acting as the organization’s ambassador, which means I will use the power of the tongue to achieve its goals.
• Volunteering to work for the organization to help to teach the society of issues like hygiene.

Innovative Water Purification Device

* Which water purification device do you think would make the most significant impact on providing clean drinking water? Why?

For the water purifying device, I choose a purifying water bicycle. The use of bicycles globally as a means of transport is low but is o the best tool to use because it not only gets you top your destination, but it helps in preserving the environment. Nippon’s essential company developed a clean cycle bicycle that purifies water energized through kinetic energy.

Calculating Your Water Footprint

Follow the web links provided to calculate your water footprint and learn water conservation suggestions.

* What is your water? How does this compare with the US average?

Your water footprint is 3139.9 m³ per year.

Components of your water footprint and comparison to the global average

1243

3140

2732

250

158

Global

Yours

Food

Industry

Domestic

Categories within the food component of your water footprint

952

777

60

393

321

229

Cereal

Meat

Vegetables

Fruit

Dairy

Others*

* Others include vegetable oil, starchy roots (cassave, potato), sugar & sweeteners, pulses, animal fats, treenuts, stimulants (coffee, tea, cocoa)…

* What surprised you most about your water footprint?

My total water usage in excess of more than 3,139 m^3 which I believe is so much taking into consideration I live alone. Cereals has largest water component and I may have no control of such water.

* What is one way that you will try to conserve water?

1. open water only when necessary and ensure running tap is not left running unmanaged.
2. fix all taps to ensure no water is wasted through drips.
3. ensure maximization of water usage by using every drop of water.
4. shorten the showering period to save water used for bathing.
5. starting a smart irrigation garden toc ensure water is collected and used for other purpose.