Listen to the Cry of the Earth
and the Cry of the Poor
What we consume and our transportation choices indirectly add up to how much water we use:
The water it takes to produce the average American diet alone is approximately 1000 gallons per person per day. A quarter pound hamburger is about 30 average American showers! You can reduce your water footprint by eating less meat and dairy. Also consider choosing grass-fed meats and FairTrade-certified products. See Buying & Sharing Food theme of this Action Plan if you'd like to learn more.
Interested in calculating your water footprint? This tool helps you calculate how much water you use at home, for transportation, and as a consumer.