Water futures

Water conservation involves reducing the demand for water, rather than trying to increase water supplies. This is important in a world where water supply is finite. Water conservation can be on three main levels; domestic, agricultural, industrial.

Conservation

Domestic

Note some of the water saving tips here. Use the headings 'In the home', 'In the garden' and 'Water harvesting'

Agricultural

Use the wikipedia entry to note some tactics for saving water in an agricultural context.

Industrial

Coca-Cola have a number of examples of water conservation on a commercial level. Read their policy and note some examples of the things they have done.

Coca-Cola Sustainability Reports - Water Stewardship

Desalination

 

In California - Guardian article

In Singapore

 

Water transportation

 

Spragg bags

 

Reforestation

 

Green Wall of China