Eco Culture is a non-profit organisation based in Johannesburg North which implements environmental sustainability projects in communities and schools.
The public benefit company has been very involved in the community and has experience in multiple high profile projects. They are committed to thinking green for a sustainable future. Water usage is something which has become a cause for concern lately, so it is important communities take the lead from organisations such as Eco Culture.
Their water week campaign which took place from the 18 to 24 March involved their partner primary schools, Tirisano Mmogo; Cosmo City Junior; Cosmo City Primary School 1; Cosmo City West and Blue Eagle. Their involvement with Cosmo City schools began in 2011 and they have begun weekly environmental clubs called Enviro Buddies at two of these schools.
The organisation’s commitment to educating the public about water use goes beyond schools having been involved with projects alongside the Department of Environmental Affairs, The City of Johannesburg, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Rand Water and the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa.
Eco Culture’s area of expertise are: biodiversity, waste management, food security, renewable energy and water saving.
Here are five quick ways to save water
Shower bucket
Instead of letting the water pour down the drain, stick a bucket under the faucet while you wait for your shower water to heat up. You can use the water for flushing the toilet or watering your plants.
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
Don’t let all that water go down the drain while you brush. Turn off the faucet after you wet your brush, and leave it off until it’s time to rinse.
Turn off the tap while washing your hands
Do you need the water to run while you’re scrubbing your hands? Save a few gallons of water and turn the faucet off after you wet your hands until you need to rinse.
If it’s yellow, let it mellow
This tip might not be for everyone, but the toilet is one of the most water-intensive fixtures in the house. Do you need to flush every time?
Fix your leaks
Whether you go DIY or hire a plumber, fixing leaky faucets can mean big water savings.
Reach one of the organisation’s directors Alex Frost on 082 775 4115, alex@ecoculture.org.za, admin@ecoculture.org.za, and like their Facebook page: Eco Culture Sechaba Foundation.
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