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How much water do you use?

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I just finished writing an article on OEIC (our energy independence community) on sustainability of cotton versus man-made materials and it got me thinking about how much water we use daily. Ok, you're saying, I use it for cooking, showering, and watering the lawn... Right, but did you know that it takes over 700 gallons of water to produce 1 T-shirt? Or how about nearly 1800 gallons of water for one pound of beef? Clean water is a disappearing resource. We are all responsible as stewards of our planet to educate ourselves on the true cost of our choices. Check out this interactive way to learn about water use courtesy of National Geographic!