Summary: <br> <br> 5 Facts About the Global Water Crisis<br> <br> Ever wonder how many gallons it takes to flush your toilet? (Answer: 3.5.)<br> Did you know that 55 gallons of water are required to grow the beans for a single cup of coffee?<br> Today’s show is dedicated to our most important—and our most overlooked—resource: Water.<br> Despite easy access from faucets and showers, access to clean water is a privilege. Water scarcity is driven by two phenomena happening at once: Humans are using more water while simultaneously depleting usable freshwater resources.<br> On this week’s show I hit you with a heavy dose of water facts, then I offer incremental strategies to conserve.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [03:15] 5 common water misconceptions<br> [11:00] 10 water facts, plus putting numbers to household chores<br> [16:10] Beginner, intermediate, and advanced strategies that conserve our most vital resource<br> <br> Happy listening!<br> <br> Access this week’s Show Notes <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/conserve-water/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/131/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#131: 5 Carbon Footprint Facts You Likely Didn’t Know</a>.<br> Support the show and help it grow! Here’s how (and thank you!):<br> <br> * <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a>: On the app, hit the Library tab, make sure you’re subscribed, scroll to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review.<br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/?eid=ARA-WjEWZ1Q_43UHGYmMurpDPVsEVs6CdHGcpmdM6gdGQeNzmHGxpOtDBEZHyBOhWDJpNB6p_rKeFePF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave a review on Facebook</a>.<br> * Tell a friend (or two!)<br> * Reach out on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/?eid=ARA-WjEWZ1Q_43UHGYmMurpDPVsEVs6CdHGcpmdM6gdGQeNzmHGxpOtDBEZHyBOhWDJpNB6p_rKeFePF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> (I promise to respond!)<br> <br>
