What is that one thing, that you feel, is being wasted very much by us?

Thanks so much for a wonderful response. Its amazing how we need to lose a thing to get the importance of it! In Rajasthan scarcity of water made them wise and they reused water, as you have said and also recycled and stored the water. Now, things are better in some parts with good plans and techniques. but on the contrary, places where water in not scare people waste it like anything!

Yes Mimpi, you are very right where there is no scarcity of water, people continue to waste potable water for gardening, washing cars and bathing their animals. They do not realise that if they continue to waste it, one day we'll be left with no water and our survival will be in danger.

Yes Mimpi, some concrete steps needs to be taken. Like there should be different supply lines for raw and potable water, so that both type of water could be used as per needs and potable water is not wasted in washing cars and gardening.

Thanks so much and I appreciate your thoughts. Water is most irrationally wasted and when I find the water rushing down the street taps without any control I feel like telling them that we are only responsible for the shortage!

It's the street taps and the broken water mains which lie unattended to for hours. Sometime back i had to make a few complaints to the department on this regard. People should learn to conserve water. I sincerely hope that atleast some get the message and start practising it.

We are so unaware, uninitiated about our plumbing system in our house in the first place. so much so that we keep the taps open while brushing or washing! and the initiative has to come from us first and foremost before pointing to others.

Thanks Alex for your response. Clean air is something we are too careless about and even though a lot has been said and done but it's too late and too little. Responsibility lies in each one of us and I am trying to do my bit and more. Thanks.

We humans are selfish and miserable creatures. I am glad that you consciously act towards good of the earth. Keep up the good work going.

You are much aware and conscious than us people. I really appreciate all those moves to save water. Droughts could be terrible and many places here where we have deserts, people manage with so much little water! We should be better safe than sorry. Here are some tips that I gathered from internet. Basics of water conservation Bathroom Tips Here are some things you can do to cut down on your water usage in the bathroom. Small adjustments in shower habits or toilet flush volumes add up to make a big difference. * Cut down on showering time * Install low-flow shower heads * Avoid taking baths—take showers instead * Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth or shaving * Consider placing a water-filled plastic bottle in toilet tank * Lower your toilet’s float level slightly In the Kitchen The kitchen is another area of your home where water is often used and wasted. Here are some tips to minimize waste. * Refrigerate a water pitcher to avoid waiting for cold water to reach the tap * Use as little water as possible while cooking * Try using a pressure cooker—it cooks faster and requires less water * Try not to use larger pans than necessary * Cook one-dish meals—great for leftovers, as well as saving water Washing Up Laundry and dishwashers use a lot of water. Keep these tips in mind when you are preparing to use them. * Wait to wash clothes and dishes until you have a full load * Consider purchasing a high-efficiency washing machine * Scrape dishes before rinsing and putting them in the dishwasher * Try to use fewer dishes while cooking * Use a washing tub if you wash dishes by hand—don’t fill the entire sink Outside the Home Here are some basics to help you cut down on water usage outside your home. * Water your lawn early in the day * Check your sprinklers to avoid watering pavement or other unnecessary areas * Adjust automatic sprinkler settings * Read your water meter—if the meter is running when no water is running, you may have a leak Thanks.

Only people who have seen droughts realise the value of water;I have seen people wasting water indiscriminately and used to say that they must be dumped in a desert.Well saidPaula

I think mismanagement leads to wastage and most certainly wastage of an important earth resource.

So true! We are so careless while using taps and flushes and we hardy bother to look back to see the water dripping. We waste a lot of water therwise as ell. Thanks lingli.

The disparity is so much. In some places its being wasted and in some we have to buy it!

That's another point youless. Our modern day architecture mostly comprises of glass buildings without any cantilevers and shades. This requires more electricity to cool down or to warm up. Strangely, we are endorsing this. And I also agree with you about the waste.

That's your viewpoint and i appreciate to have dropped in here.

That's an excellent point. Planting trees is a great thing to do if only we did it more often with more accessible open land.

This is absolutely cruel and sad. Cutting down of trees in the name of civilisation is sad. There should be alternative process of making the best use of land.

Thanks so much clfdc! EARTH DAY BADGE [i]I'm proud to wear my Earth Day badge I give the Earth a hand. I pick up litter, care for trees, Recycle what I can. I'm an Earth Day helper Each and every day. I take care of Mother Earth In oh, so many ways. [/i]

thanks for the addon. I definitely agree with you. we must try on our own levels and make a difference. thanks so much.

I agree Carol. We must make our best effort to conserve to leave a decent legacy for the future. I appreciate your moves and do wish you luck in your endeavor, This is a great inspiration for me.

That could be true. But I think many people are misinterpreted and mis tagged by some who refuse to take good lessons. Being preachy is certainly not accepted but I can understand their compulsion.

I have trying to go virtually online with less paper consumption. Even though its tough here, better late than never. Paper is wasted like anything and recycling and using reusable stuffs should be prioritised.