Connecting water conservation and efficiency to the UN SDGs

• #6 – Clean water and sanitation
• #12 – Responsible consumption and production
• #13 - Climate action
• #14 – Life below water
• #15 – Life on land

Call to action

There are many ways to reduce water usage and minimize the negative environmental impact. Listed below are a few examples of water conservation and water efficiency that can be implemented in your day-to-day lifestyle.

• Take shorter showers, it can be helpful to set a timer!
• Run the dishwasher or washing machine only when they are full
• Don’t let the water run; shut off the tap when not in use (ex. when brushing teeth)
• Harvest rainwater
• Switch to a low-flow toilet, next time you are in the market for a new toilet
• Reuse water; for example, use the water that you boiled pasta in to water your plants

Reflection

Please take some time to answer the provided reflection questions. If you're a UNB student completing this module for coursework, be sure to complete the reflection section as part of your requirements.

Reflection questions

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