Sacred Water
MODULE 1: DOMESTIC WATER
Domestic Water is the water that we see ourselves using in and around our home. In this module we will gain deeper insight to how much water we use, need and waste on a daily basis. We will learn ways to conserve domestic water by applying new habits and systems changes.
RESOURCES
Connection Exercise:
Take the Domestic Water Calculator Quiz - Water Usage Calculator
Indoor Water Usage
Eco-Action:
Conversation & Commitment - Have a conversation with everyone in your household and commit to these 7 Domestic Water Saving Habits that will cut your daily domestic water usage in ½!
Tank Booster - Make and install your DIY toilet tank float booster
Mellow Yellow - Flush every 2-3 pees & be sure to flush before bed!
Shower Bucket - Collect the water that is wasted when we are getting the shower up to temperature and use it to flush the toilet or water houseplants
On & Off - Turn the water on and off when washing: hands, face, hair, dishes and teeth brushing
El Natural - Decreasing hair washing to 2-3x per week
Only When Full - Washing machines and dishwashers for full loads only
Rain Wash - Let the rain wash the car and water the lawn
MODULE 2: VIRTUAL WATER
Virtual Water is the water we don’t see ourselves using but greatly depend on. It is the water it takes to grow our food and make our products. In this module we will get a better understanding of how much water it actually takes to live our current lifestyles and how to conserve virtual water based on dietary changes and product choices.
RESOURCES
Connection Exercise:
Get to Know Virtual Water - Based on the educational video and some personal research, what are 5 foods in your daily diet that are high in virtual water?
Eco-Action:
3 Dietary Shifts - Commit to these 3 changes for a month
Decrease the water intensive foods from your diet:
caffeine, sugar, chocolate, alcohol, juice, etc.Reduce meat consumption to half
Switch to non-dairy milk aka oat, hemp, coconut or almond
MODULE 3: WATER CONTAMINATION
Water Contamination occurs when harmful substances contaminate a body of water rendering it toxic for human consumption. In this module we will be looking at the 4 Leading Causes of water contamination and what behavioral changes we can implement to make a difference.
RESOURCES
Connection Exercise:
Taking Accountability - Acknowledge 5 ways you currently contribute to water contamination on a daily basis. Establish 5 ways you can modify those behaviors.
Eco-Action:
DIY Eco Tote! Get your favorite tote bag and fill it with the following items and, DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT! You will be prepared to reduce single use plastic everywhere you go.
Metal Straw
Reusable Water Bottle
Travel Mug
Reusable Grocery Bags
Metal or Bamboo Cutlery
Tupperware
Cloth Napkins
MODULE 4:WATER FILTRATION
Water Purification is the process of removing contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, chemicals and pharmaceuticals from our tap water to produce safe clean drinking water. In this module we will cover why filtration is so important and how to choose the filter that is right for you.
RESOURCES
Connection Exercise:
Water Safety Investigation - How Safe is My Tap Water
Eco-Action:
Get yourself a water filter! Start by answering the following questions: How many people are you filtering for in your household? What is your budget? How much counter space do you have in your kitchen?
Review the Pro Con List along with this Water Filter Comparison link and choose the filter that is right for you.
BONUS FEATURE
Water & Your Health with Adrianne Ortiz of AMO Health
Adrianne is a published co-author in the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) Big Book of Programs as the expert in Female High school Athletes Strength and Speed. Adrianne is a sports performance specialist working with elite, collegiate, and high school athletes. She is a professional lecturer for World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S) globally certifying personal and group fitness trainers. She has designed sports programs for the YMCA, Philadelphia Sports Clubs, and provides strength and conditioning internships to Temple University Kinesiology Department. Adrianne was a former Olympic Developmental athlete for USA Rugby, a division 1 athlete, and studied at the Parisi Speed School, Velocity, and IMG academy and recently certified as an Underarmor Combine360coach. She has her Masters of Science from California University of Pennsylvania in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. She is certified through National Academy of Science Medicine (NASM) as Performance Enhancement Specialist, American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Certified Personal Trainer, National Association Speed and Explosion (NASE) as a Speed Explosion Specialist, TRX Suspension Trainer, Ignite360 Performance Coach, International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Youth Fitness Specliast Level 2.
