You can lower the temperature setting on your water heater and save money at the same time by insulating your water pipes. Just insulating the hot water pipes can reduce heat loss and raise your hot water temperature by 2-4 degrees F. You will save water as well, as it won’t take as long for the water to heat up.
As you can see, there are many different types of “green energy” technologies. Because there are so many options, there is bound to be a way to put "green energy" to work for you, while doing your part for the future of the planet. Use the information that you’ve learned in this article, in order to make an informed choice for your personal energy needs.
OIC International’s Clean Water and Sanitation programs aim to make measurable and sustainable improvements in water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and the overall environment in the communities we serve.
We recognize that in order to successfully improve health in developing areas, programs must be comprehensive, targeting both the direct and indirect causes of poor health and nutrition. We therefore integrate our water and sanitation projects into our health and nutrition programs, as well as our workforce & enterprise development and food security & agriculture programs.
The components of our Clean Water and Sanitation programs are to: 1. Increase access to potable water and sanitation facilities 2. Promote positive behavior towards water and sanitation facility utilization & hygiene practices (Behavior Change Communication) 3. Strengthen capacities of relevant national, county, district, and community stakeholders to perform their role in community water and sanitation services delivery management 4. Improve clean water and sanitation standards, guidelines, procedures, and approaches achieved through regular & productive 5. Increase access to potable water and sanitation facilities 6. Promote positive behavior towards water and sanitation