One yard of silk requires 2,542 gallons of water. A gown takes eight to 10 yards of fabric — that’s up to 26,420 gallons of water you’re wearing depending on the cut of your dress. It’s wonderful to have a special gown of your own, but be aware the environmental cost of your choice. Givw your gown a second life […]
Many popular foods are hard on the environment, even before they are processed and packaged because they require immense amounts of water. Let’s look at four popular foods we can replace in recipes with water-responsible alternatives. Though water scarcity might not affect you today, you can help conserve water by choosing different foods. Only 3% of the world’s water is […]
To produce just one pound of milled white rice requires 1,136 gallons of water. Do you know the water footprint of the foods you eat? Data source: Earth911 Quiz: Know Your Diet’s Water Footprint Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories. This poster was originally published on September 21, 2021.
Did you know that making one pound of cane sugar uses 25 gallons of water? With water scarcity already affecting 40% of the world’s population, we need to consider where we may be wasting this vital resource. And by being aware of the environmental and social costs of the things we consume, we can make more informed choices. Do you […]