{"title":"Reasons for water conservation","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"6942050844750","title":"1 Reasons for water conservation efforts","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough approximately 70% of the Earth is covered by oceans, most of it is saltwater, glaciers, or groundwater. As a result, the amount of water readily available for human use accounts for only 0.008% of the total water on Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the Earth's water is constantly circulating as rain and river water. By maintaining a healthy water cycle, we can sustainably utilize water resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent global water shortages, including in Japan, are said to be caused by climate change and the destruction of water sources due to industrialization. To protect precious water resources, it is crucial for each of us to make efforts to conserve water in our daily lives and reduce the amount of oil and detergents we discharge into drains, which can pollute rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cas.go.jp\/jp\/seisaku\/mizu_junkan\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCabinet Secretariat, Headquarters for Water Cycle Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/34_480x480.png?v=1690866542\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40425303277646,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/products\/14_77e98ce0-85cb-41ee-a888-beeda802ceb2.png?v=1700803917"},{"product_id":"6942050877518","title":"2 Water usage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks, about 70% of the water used in Tokyo in fiscal year 2020 was consumed by households. Therefore, focusing on households is highly significant when it comes to water conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, avoiding leaving water running, as described below, can lead to significant water savings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStopping the water for 1 minute while washing your face or hands saves approximately 12 liters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStopping the water for 3 minutes during a shower saves approximately 36 liters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStopping the water for 30 seconds while brushing your teeth saves approximately 6 liters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems there are many opportunities for water conservation at home. Let's make an effort to conserve water regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waterworks.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/kurashi\/shiyou\/jouzu.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks \"Smart Water Use for Daily Life and Waterworks\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/2_20712846-fc5b-43c8-80a0-396a9a0ddc20_480x480.png?v=1690867382\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40425303310414,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/products\/14_c9f22fa5-4b6a-4ec6-9ab6-2fdbecdc78ff.png?v=1700803918"},{"product_id":"6942050910286","title":"3 Water Usage in the Home","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSo, how is water actually used in homes?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccording to a 2021 survey by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks, the breakdown of household water usage, from highest to lowest, is: bathing 43%, toilets 20%, laundry 16%, cooking 15%, and washing\/other 6%. While water usage patterns vary by household depending on lifestyle, reviewing how water is used in your own home, using these survey results as a reference, might reveal tips for efficient water saving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eReference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waterworks.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/kurashi\/shiyou\/jouzu.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks \"Smart Water Usage: Life and Waterworks\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/3_56b87913-c1d1-4650-b539-b288708db5d8_480x480.png?v=1696490873\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40425303343182,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/products\/9_b289c740-b785-4d36-a6b6-3fcc30ed7644.png?v=1700803920"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/collections\/18.webp?v=1727336482","url":"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/en\/collections\/284654698574.oembed","provider":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}