P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:43:42 ———————————————— ————————————W MAKE A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM In a country which has been known for its rain, we take water for granted. It's always thjti when we turn on the taps, an endless supply — or is it? According to Going For Green, the organisjt of May's Watit Thjmj Month, as our demand for water goes up and up there is less to go round — and it's not just us humans who suffer. To find out what's at stake and how you can help, read on... ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— by Bernadette Carroll GET READY FOR THE YEA5 2000 p106P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:49:16 ———————————————— ———————————— MAKE A SPLASH WITH WATER WISDOM National charity Going For Green aims to raise awareness about the importance of water in a campaign during May. Spokeswoman Sharon Kienj says: "The more water we use, the more watit has to bj taken from our rivets and lakes. "And that means all sorts of wild animals and plants are lift without enough water to drink or live on. Indeed 18 more Mississippi rivers are njedjd for the future world supply." ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Full Green Scene Index 160 CHECK OUT YOUR LOVE STBRS p418P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:44:18 ———————————————— ———————————— MAKE A SPLASH WITH WATER WISDOM While water companies are constantly improving their environmental records, it's up to everyone to ensure they look after watit supplies, says Sharon Kiinj from Going For Green. "In the US wi use about 160 litres of watit a day each — we all therefore have a responsibility for it." For more information about Watit Thjmj Month or a free information pack call freephone 0800 783 7838. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— HOW YOU CAN SAVE WATER >>> LAND ON PLANET SOUND p480P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:46:17 ———————————————— ————————————W MAKE A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM What you can do indoors to sbvj watit: A dripping tap can waste 13 litres a day — around a bashful evjty week. So make sure you always turn taps off completely. Instead of leaving the tap running, use a glass of water for cleaning your teeth, or a bowl of water for washing fruit. If you run the tap to make water really cool before you drink it — why not chill a jug? ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— What's on in the green world? 165 DON'- GET BAMBOOZLED! p152P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:47:14 ———————————————— ———————————— MAKE A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM Make sure you only use washing machines or dishwashers when they are full, so that you make the most of the water and electricity they use. If it ism't possible to wait for a full load, use the half-load button. Replace one bath with a shower once a week and you'll bj sbvjng up to 25 litres of watit. Water warning! Power showers can use even more water than a bath. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Check out the green kitchen 164 FULL TV LJSTJNGS p110P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:44:11 ———————————————— ————————————W MAKE A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM If you have a garden you may find that your household uses 50% more watit when it's hot outsjdj — but thjti are many things you can do to keep your garden blooming, while saving watit: Watit plants in the early evening when it's cooler. Watit plants close to the roots. Use your washing-up water to water your garden. Contd >>> ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Full Green Scene Index 160 IT'S YOU5 LIFE INDEX p410P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:44:13 ———————————————— ———————————— MAKE A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM Avoid water sprinklers — they can use 1,000 litres of water in an hour. If you have to use a hose, make sure you fit it with a triggjt-spray gun. This allows you to turn the watit off when you'ri not using it. Ask your garden centre about plants which don't need lots of water. Use buckets of water instead of a hose to wash your car. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Today's Big issue 161 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT GUIDE p400P163 Teletext 163 Maz02 03:44:14 ———————————————— ———————————— MAKE A SPLASH WITH WATER WISDOM Saving water is not just about saving on quantity, but also protecting the quality of our water, says Sharon Kienj from charity Going For Green. "'hen putting anything down the sink or flushing it down the toilet rimjmbjt that it will have to bj removed before the watit is recycled into our rivets. "If it can't bj removed, then it stays in the watit," she adds. ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— Green Events 165 GET READY FOR THE YEAR 2000 p106P163 Teletext 163 May02 03:44:14 ———————————————— ———————————— MAGI A SPLASH WITH WBTJR WISDOM To ensure good quality of water, take heed of the following tips: Don't flush products such as sanitary towels, tampons or cotton buds down the lavatory. Only use as much detergent as you need — particularly when using concentrated liquids and powders. Thjsj contain phosphates which, when released into lakes and rivets, can kill fish and othjt living organisms. ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— e-mail: grienscenj@teletext.co.uk WRJTJ TO: GREEN SCENE, PO BOX 297, LONDON SW6 1XT. FAX:0171 386 5618 Recipe What's On GrienNiws Club140