By doing one or more of these things you can lower your ecological footprint.

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1. Explore the local sources of water

   Explore the local sources of water and where it will come from in the future.
2. Find out where your local water catchment goes to

   Find out where your local water catchment goes to. Does your local stream or river eventually go to a lake or ocean?
3. Make a home weather monitoring station

   Make a home weather monitoring station to explore local rainfall and wind conditions.
4. Drink tap water rather than bottled water

   Drink tap water (filtered if necessary) rather than buying bottled water.
5. Stop dripping taps
6. Take a shower instead of a bath
7. Reduce the water used for flushing

   Reduce the water used for flushing toilets. Get a half flush or low flush toilet, or put a brick in the cistern.
8. Walk, bicycle, take a train or a bus

   Walk. Bicycle or take a train or bus. Only drive in a car if you must. Cars add far more carbon dioxide per person to the air than public transport.
9. Don't burn toxic materials

   Don't burn toxic materials on bonfires or domestic fires.
10. Eat less meat

    Eat less meat. It takes more water to grow and consume animals than plants.