Do more to protect the environment by choosing at least five actions (below) you’ll commit to. Pick 5 also helps you identify more actions you can take in the future.
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Pick 5 For the Environment
Thursday, April 30th, 2009EARTH DAY – April 22, 2009
Thursday, April 16th, 2009This year make everyday Earth Day.
thanks to tree007
American Leak Detection has been helping people conserve water since 1974, however this Earth Day, we would like to help you reduce your environmental impact and stay hydrated at the same time.
The Value of Water
As many areas face serious water shortages and even drought, we can do our part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities.
There is no shortage of news stories on the merits of tap water and bottled water from a variety of different perspectives. The truth is, while tap water and bottled water are regulated differently, both are generally safe, healthy choices. But only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for the economy and the overall quality of life we enjoy. Whatever you choose drink, the water system infrastructure needs constant attention to keep safe water flowing through our communities every day.
Bottled water impact
- Tap water costs much less than bottled water
- Plastic bottles are a source of pollution as 90% are not recycled
- Bottling companies and tap water utilities are not regulated by the same standards
- More energy used in manufacturing, storing and transporting bottled water
- Every year about 1.5 million tons of plastic go into manufacturing water bottles for the global market, using processes that release toxics such as nickel, ethylbenzene, ethylene oxide and benzene. In the U.S. alone 1.5 million barrels of oil are consumed in making the bottles. Most bottles end up in landfills, adding to the landfill crisis.
Simple changes effect larger outcomes
- When drinking bottled water, be sure to reuse or recycle your bottles to limit the environmental impact of plastic bottles.
- Install an in-home water filtration system for improved tap water quality
Conserve Water:
Water Scarcity – Transboundary Environmental Management
Monday, March 30th, 2009by Stan Berenbaum
A recent Arava Transboundary Environmental Management seminar at UCLA focused heavily on regional water leak detection as a means of minimizing water losses in the Middle East and reducing resulting tensions over water rights.
UCLA Royce Hall
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, a Middle East environmental teaching and research program, recently held a series of seminars in the United Sates on Transboundary Environmental Management. As president of American Leak Detection (ALD), an international franchisor and leading provider of non-invasive water and other leak detection services, I attended as a supporter and sponsor of the seminars.
Did you know?
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009- 1 in every 318 homes and businesses has a water leak right now
- 1 in every 20 pools has a leak, right now
- that leaky homes and pools lose 1 trillion gallons of water each year in the US alone
Depending on the size and nature of the leak, the average consumer can easily see his or her water bills increasing by hundreds of dollars each month.
Calling American Leak Detection pays for itself – if you suspect a leak at your home, pool or business, call us, the Original Leak Specialists!
Premium Bottled Water Addresses Environmental Concerns
Monday, March 9th, 2009Aquamantra has developed a bio-degradable water bottle. We profess to use tap water, as the amount of energy needed to transport is 1000x used from the faucet. However, it is good that this technology has been developed for those that continue to drink bottled water, it provides a greener alternative.