Published:
2019-07-05Issue:
Vol. 16 No. 1 (2019): Tekhnê JournalSection:
ArticlesConserving water is conserving your life
Conservar el agua es conservar tu vida
Keywords:
Care, culture, saving, shortage, vital, waste, water (en).Keywords:
Agua, ahorro, cuidado, cultura, desperdicio, escasez, vital (es).Downloads
Abstract (en)
This article was written to raise awareness among people about the use of water in the home throughout the daily tasks, proposing consumption alternatives, and tips. The first part deals with the problem of the number of resources available and the importance of water for human beings. The second part presents some of the instruments that are being developed at the national and international level to save water. It also indicates some savings figures related to these tools and feasibility analysis for their implementation in Colombian households.
Abstract (es)
Este artículo se realizó con el fin de crear conciencia en las personas respecto al uso que se le da al agua en el hogar a lo largo de las labores cotidianas, proponiendo alternativas de consumo, y consejos. En la primera parte se trata la problemática respecto a la cantidad de recurso disponible, y la importancia que tiene el agua para el ser humano. En la segunda parte se expone algunos de los instrumentos que se están desarrollando a nivel nacional e internacional para el ahorro de agua. También se indican algunas cifras de ahorro relacionadas con estas herramientas, y análisis de viabilidad para su implementación en los hogares colombianos.
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