- by Adminneigh
Let’s celebrate World Water Day 2024 together!
At Neighborhood Friends , we are excited to join the celebration of World Water Day. This year, more than ever, it is crucial to raise awareness among our little ones about the importance of taking care of this vital element for life on our planet. Water is a treasure that we must protect and preserve for future generations. Therefore, in this blog we want to share with you some tips for water care and curious facts that will surely surprise young and old alike.
Tips to take care of water:
1. Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or soaping your hands. You can save up to 6 liters of water per minute!
2. Repair any water leaks from faucets, pipes or toilets. A small leak can waste thousands of liters of water each year.
3. Use the washing machine and dishwasher at full load, thus saving water and energy.
4. Water plants in the morning or evening to avoid rapid evaporation of water.
5. Teach children to value water and not waste it, every drop counts!
Curious facts about water:
– 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, but only 3% is fresh water.
– A person can survive without food for about a month, but can only survive without water for a week.
– A dripping tap can waste more than 20 liters of water a day, imagine the long-term impact!
– The average human being uses around 300 liters of water a day, it is time to be aware of our consumption!
– Water is vital for agriculture, industry, wildlife and, of course, for us. Every action we take affects the water cycle on our planet.
At our nursery we are committed to educating our little ones about the importance of taking care of water. Through games, activities and practical examples we want to instill love and respect for this valuable resource.
Let’s unite on this World Water Day 2024 to promote the care and preservation of this wonderful gift of nature! Together we can make a difference and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.