Water footprint matters because scientists have calculated that the climate crisis makes drought 20 times more likely, while the UN predicts that demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030. 

You might think that you only use water when you drink, cook, wash, or flush the loo, but actually, you use much more water than that. According to Water UK, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres per day. That’s the amount of water that is needed to produce the food, clothes, and other products that you consume.

How can you reduce your water footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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First broadcast: 03/10/2023

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