The challenge I have chosen to take on is to reduce my water wastage, especially in relation to washing clothes and dishes. This is something I have wanted to do for a while as in recent years I have become more aware of water wastage; specifically during the rare, but extreme weather conditions Ireland has experienced in the past number of years. The heatwave of Summer 2018 brought this issue to light for me, particularly as I come from a farming background, we really saw the effects of water shortages in our local community. Since then, I have aimed to reduce my water wastage but have never succeeded as I wanted to. I have a bad habit of leaving the tap run while washing dishes etc. so I aim to correct this in particular. Also, the average washing machine uses approx. 50 litres of water per cycle so I also hope to reduce my use of washing machines where possible and hand wash clothes using environmental friendly detergents.
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cCHANGE Team commented on Day 4: My Challenge 4 years agoHi Rachel, Welcome to Ripples of Change. It's Leonie in the cCHANGE team here. My colleague Heidi and I are going to be following your challenge over the next 30 days and will support you, and hopefully offer you some new perspectives. You have chosen a great challenge. And you have already identified habits that you want to change and very practical ways you will try to save water. So it's off to a good start! I look forward to reading your posts and following your journey. I am from Australia and we are very conscious of how we use water. I notice now living in Norway that I am not so conscious as I used to be because a lack of water is usually not such a problem here, (although it can be in some regions). You mention your farming background and how that makes you really aware of water usage. I think it's interesting how the culture and systems around us can support or hinder our habit changes ... anyway more on that later. I wonder, what do you think will be the most challenging thing for you over the next 30 days with this challenge? Looking forward to reading more, Best, Leonie :) Respond
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Rachel Flavin commented on Day 4: My Challenge 4 years agoHi Leonie, I'm glad to hear that you'll be following along with my challenge over the next few weeks! I definitely think water is something we take for granted. I feel one of the most challenging things for me throughout this challenge will be finding the time to hand wash my own clothes and finding an environmentally friendly way of drying them also as the Irish climate isn't exactly warm at this time of year. Respond
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