The Origin of 365 Ways...

I came across this amazing book by Phillippe Bourseiller when i was in Denmark close to a year ago: "For the past 15 years, Phillippe Bourseiller has photographed nature from every angle: from the eruption of the volcano Pinatubo to the great deserts of ice and sand, he has captured the hidden colours and breathtaking lights of our planet. But our contemporary way of life threatens this fragile beauty. To encourage more restraint, Philippe Bourseiller teams 365 photographs with a daily ecological action. Each of the initiatives is accompanied by facts and statistics that illustrate the threats to the environment posed by our behavious, and demonstrate the beneficial consequences of the recommended actions. Each day reveals the image of a wonder of nature along with the guidelines to preserve our planet. Through the pages of 365 Ways to Save the Earth, a truly ethical way of life takes shape." Starting from today, i would like to post each inspiring page according to the days on the yearly calendar (supposed to start from jan, but...i'll catch up!). Hopefully, you'll look at everyday a little differently after this...

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Water - Trace leaks

Mud flats, Alaska

Worldwide, on average half the water in distribution grids and in cities is lost to leakage. Thus, the volume of water lost in Nairobi to leaks and illegal siphoning could meet the needs of Mombassa, the country's second-largest city.
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Trace the leaks in your house's plumbing: a dripping tap can lose 15 litres of water a day if it drips at a rate of one drop every second. A leaking toilet can lose 45 litres a day.

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