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Companies Who Support Us, To Help Us Build A Sustainable Future

Evan Murray January 22, 2021

Promoting access to clean and safe water remains our organisation’s main goal. So far, we are happy with the progress we have made since we started this initiative. Today, more and more people are accessing safe water for use, courtesy of this movement. But we cannot take full credit for the achievements we made as an organisation.

Behind the scene are many companies that have come through to help us achieve this goal. Impressed with our work, these companies have been donating products and services. That’s why we would like to help them reach out to more people worldwide.

In appreciating the excellent work that they have been doing, we will name these partners. We will also mention the kind of help they have been offering us. Here are companies supporting our campaign for building a sustainable future:

Infinit Accounting

We cannot quantify the contribution Infinit Accounting has made to our campaign. Working behind the scenes, the company has helped us maintain our accounting books and operate efficiently. Running a big organisation can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to finances. Cash flow protection is one of the services we need to run efficiently.

Infinit Accounting have been our accountancy guys behind the scene. They have been balancing our books for a very long time. You might not see them, but their contribution has been immense. If you would like to bring your insurance accounting outsourcing to the future, work with them. They have done a great job for us by donating their time and skills.

Fluid Handling

If this is the first time you’ve heard of this company, you need to visit the Fluid Handling website. This plumbing company has been very active in offering practical solutions to water management. The company is run by talented and experienced plumbers. Quality of plumbing is top notch. Their plumbing systems are installed to help improve water management and user plumbing experience.

What Fluid Handling has done is helping us with free plumbing installations. In places where we are assisting people with proper water management, they have come through to help. They have also helped in installing water filters and provided plumbing awareness for free. Without them, we couldn’t have done so much in creating sustainable solutions.

Inside Moringa

The name for the company definitely sounds familiar to your ears. It also gives an idea of what the company does. As the name suggests, Inside Moringa deals with the moringa plant. We all know that moringa is one of the most nutritious plants out there. From the leaves, flowers, seeds to the roots, every part of this plant has medicinal value. That’s why it’s widely used in the manufacturing of natural supplements. But InsideMoringa is offering more than moringa supplements.

The company provides innovative ways the moringa plant can be used for water management. The company has been creating awareness on the benefits of planting this tree in our homes. Most people didn’t know that the moringa tree is drought resistant. So, you don’t need a lot of water to maintain it. The company has also been providing us with moringa seeds to use as water filters. The crushed powder makes cheap water filters capable of filtering heavy chemicals in the drinking water.

Real Dirt

Real Dirt is one of the companies that have played a big role in building a sustainable future. It’s an environmental conservation company based in Australia. The company has helped us in creating awareness on ways to conserve water. Having been in the conservation field for years, they have provided us with crucial data on water conservation.

Real Dirt has also played a critical role in creating awareness on general conservation. As a water-oriented company, they have been making people more sensitive to issues on water conservation. This is something we could have paid another company to do. That’s why we appreciate their contribution to our sustainable efforts for safe water for all.

These are just some of the companies who support us in building a sustainable future. We are glad that they have been there for us whenever we need them the most. It has been a pleasure working with them, and we hope our collaborations will continue to extend into the future.

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Global Water Crisis: Things We Can Do To Help

Evan Murray July 6, 2019

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As of now, water is already a scarce resource. The observation is made based on the ever-growing number of people who have no access to clean water. According to World Vision, more than 785 million people across the world lack access to clean drinking water. Access to clean water continues to bite even the major cities in the world.

However, we have played a considerable part in creating the current water crisis. We are promoting industries and cutting trees. These are two things that have destroyed the environment. All these have led to global warming, a phenomenon that is now biting us hard. The good news is that we can help in fixing the problem.

Here are things we can do to help eradicate the global water crisis:

Use Water Properly

The first thing that we must all do is use water correctly. A lot of water goes to waste, especially in our homes. To some of us, as long as we have water is running out of the tap, we are good. That is why you will find most people brushing teeth or shaving as water is running down the sink drain. We must start by stopping water wastage. Let’s start by installing showerheads and toilets that use little water. All faucets should be fitted with aerators as they help to reduce the amount of water running out of the faucets. We must also fix water leaks in the plumbing system. These are just some of the ways that we can reduce water waste.

Creating Awareness

One of the biggest factors that are fuelling water crisis is the lack of knowledge by the population. Most people, especially in areas that have no formal education, have no idea about where the problem is. That is why sensitization is key in eradicating the water problem. Talk about the problem with the communities so that they can understand what is happening around them. Make sure that the common man on the ground understand what they need to do to improve the situation. With that piece of information, it will be easy to bring everyone on bond. It will also be easy to run a successful campaign.

Promote Water Harvesting

One of the most practical solutions to the global water crisis is water harvest. Most of the driest parts of the world usually experience heavy but short rainfalls. With proper water harvesting, it is possible to eradicate most of the water crisis facing today. In addition, we must have a proper water storage system to ensure that clean water is collected. Digging dams is one of the best ways to store large volumes of rainwater. Such dams can store water for animals and farming. However, at the domestic level, small water storage tanks can transform people’s lives. Such water harvesting approaches will go a long way in addressing the water crisis.

Conserving Environment

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One of the biggest contributed to the water crisis is environmental destruction. Forests have been giving way to farming, amongst other land uses. The continued destruction of forests has contributed to global warming since the available green cover cannot use all the carbon gases being released by the ever-increasing number of industries. That is why environmental conservation is one of the key things that we have to do. We must plant more trees and conserve all the water catchment areas. That’s one of the best ways that we can take care of the environment.

Stop Water Pollution

Industries are the main contributors to water pollution. Some of the dangerous pollutants such as arsenic, lead, and mercury comes from factories. They get into the rivers, where they pollute the water for people living downstream. Agricultural activities upstream also affect the quality of the water for the people down the stream. Therefore, stopping the pollution of water is crucial. We must push for legislation that discourages industries from releasing the effluent into the river and control farming products. That’s one way that we can reduce water pollution.

Addressing the global water crisis requires the contribution of each one of us. There are many things we can do in our own small ways to contribute to this case. We must also practice proper water usage in our homes to reduce wastage. We must also promote water harvesting and push for legislation that discourages water pollution.

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Save Water At Home: 7 Ways Hand Wash Dishes To Conserve Water

Evan Murray February 25, 2019

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With water quickly becoming a scarce resource, we must do everything we can to conserve the little that we have. Unfortunately, most of us find it difficult to put in measures that control water wastage. Our kitchens are the main area when most of the water is wasted, with handwashing dishes leading.

Today, almost every home in Australia has a dishwasher. These machines use less water to clean dishes compared to hand washing. If you don’t have a dishwasher, you can still conserve water in your own little ways. We have rounded some of the best tips that will help you save water when hand washing dishes:

Here are the 7 tips on how to save water when washing dishes hand:

#1 - Start With Two Basins

One of the biggest reasons why a lot of water is lost when washing dishes by hand is because most of us do it when the faucet is running. To avoid such loss of water, you should have two basins sinks and fill them with water. You need to put a sink stopper to stop water from running down the drain. If you don’t have sink basins, then you should fill two pots with water. The next thing should be adding soap to the water in the basins/pots- this is the water that you will use to clean the dishes.

#2 - Use Green Detergents

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Saving water should go hand in hand with environmental conservation. That is why everything that you are using for the cleaning of dished should be eco-friendly. For the detergents, there are many green options that you can pick from. Green detergents mean that they don’t have chemical ingredients that could release harmful gases into the atmosphere. So, these are types of cleansers that are safe for the cleaner and the dish users. Note that some of the chemical elements are not usually rinsed away complete by the water, and thus, they will mix with food as you eat. So there several benefits that come with going green.

#3 - Scrape Your Dishes Well

One of the biggest mistakes that most of us make when hand washing dishes is failing to scrape the dishes well. So, we throw even some bits of the leftovers into the sink. That means you will need a lot of water and detergent to clean such dishes. Therefore, you need to have your dishes well scraped before you put them into the basin sink or pots. For those looking forward to creating a sustainable home, empty the scraping into the composter. You can use the compost later as manure for your gardens.

#4 - Soak Dishes

After scraping dishes, the next thing should be soaking them in the first basin skin or pot for a couple of minutes. Soaking helps to soak stubborn stains on the dishes so that their removed is easy. Second, less detergent will be needed to clean off soaked dishes. That means less destruction to the environment. Third, you will need less water to clean soaked dishes, and lastly, it will take you less time. So there numerous benefits that come with soaking dishes for a while.

#5 - Move The Dishes to The Second Basin

After removing stubborn stains and other food particles, then you can move the dishes into the second basin sink or pot. It is where to do a thorough cleaning of the dishes and ensure that they are sparkling clean. Up to this point, it is essential to note that we have been using the same water we collected from the beginning. So, we have been able to save a lot of water so far.

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#6 - Rinse Soapy Dishes

Now it’s time to rinse soapy dishes from the second basin sink. To avoid water wastage, use a very thin stream of cold water. The stream should not be wider than your thumb. The importance of using running water for the rinsing of dishes is to ensure that you are cleaning off soap suds from the plate. The thin stream of water ensures that you are using the minimum amount of water.

#7 - Water Your Plants With The Grey Water

After finishing with the dish cleaning, the greywater in the pots should be used for watering your plants. The fact that you used green detergent means that there are no harsh chemicals to damage your plants. In addition, this water also very rich in nutrients compared to the water from the tap. The water has a lot of organic compounds from the food, which will decompose to form manure.

If you want to have fun hand washing dishes and still save water, these are some of the best tips you should use. They will help you reduce water wastage by more than 70% when washing dishes. They are fun, practical, and easy to follow.