Water Conscious Holiday Gifts
by Laurie Trevizo
Saving water is a gift that rewards everyone. Hotter and drier weather are Santa Fe’s new normal. Giving gifts that can save water and save money may be more appreciated than ever this holiday season.
Although there are endless ways to engage in a water-conscious lifestyle, these five gift ideas can be a great start for making a positive contribution to using our water wisely.
The Water Pebble -
Saving water in your shower just got even smarter. The programmable water pebble not only helps you track how much water you use in the shower by flashing yellow at the halfway mark and red when it is time to turn off the faucet, but it also incrementally shortens the stop time, training you over weeks to use water more efficiently.
Knowledge -
Give the gift of knowledge by shopping at a local bookstore. There are numerous books available by Santa Fe authors on topics ranging from New Mexico landscaping to water efficient practices. A few good ones include:
Levi’s Water<Less Jeans - In 2011 Levi’s developed a line of jeans manufactured with less water. The Water<Less Jeans. Levi’s created a new approach to the finishing process that uses less water. The stonewashing process was reformed to a dry stone finishing rather than using water to create the effect. The results are identical but without the water used. Since not all Levi’s are Water<Less jeans, the manufacturer revamped the clothing labels on all of the jeans with water saving tips and recommended washing schedules such as wash after 3 wearing. Laurie is the Water Conservation Manager for the City of Santa Fe Water Division. For more info about the City of Santa Fe Water Conservation programs go to www.savewatersantafe.com
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Related Webpage: Recycling
Related Webpage: List of Water Related Non-Profits
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