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1) What is plastic island?

2) Where do the plastics come from?

3) What are the dangers of plastic island?

4) What are the ways to manage plastic island?

5) How can we play a part in reducing plastic waste?

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Contribute/Contributing means to willfully assist someone with donations or with help/work, Like contributing to stop food waste by doing something simple as to only order food that you can finish or to contribute to reduce plastic usage by using paper bags or non-disposable bags.

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Sustainability means to sustain a green environment, a environment that relies on green usage, such as to use renewable energy that does not cause harm to the environment.

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sustainability is something that can be balanced or support over time

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Contribute means that you help in something. In this case, it means by helping the world so basically, you are contributing on protecting the environment.

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give something???

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contribute means that he/she assist someone to do the work

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Contribute means is when you want to help/assist someone with a mission. They contribute to protect the environment by recycling such as recycling plastic, your plastic bags from the supermarket.

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the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance.

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Sustainability means that you're like want to reuse the item. You can have renewable water by having NEWater.

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contribute means to give money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc. to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.

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We use water for showers, washing clothes, to drink, and for some instances.. to power energy, via watermills. However, we might waste water by using a running tap to wash dishes instead of using a pot with water to reduce water wastage to also clean your dishes.

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able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

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Sustainability means to sustain the greenery around the environment.

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Contribute means helping or assisting something or someone.

Example is that I helped to contribute to the Community work in my neibourhood.

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We could take 5-minute baths and use pots filled with water to wash your dishes, and we could also use left-over rice water to water plants, also giving them more nutrition.

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contribute means that someone assist a person to do work or help

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We use water for many things like, washing of vegetables, brushing of teeth, washing of vehicles and many more.

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Sustainability means to sustain a good environment to live in, as recycling will make our earth greener and will not harm our environment. Therefore global warming will decrease in chance of happening.

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contribute means giving something

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Water in Singapore is very limited as we do not own much sea claims, forcing us to rely on the importation of seawater/freshwater from the Malaysian shore of Johor bahru.

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contribute means giving someone something .

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We use water that was used for clothing to wash vehicles. We can also use vegetable water to give our plants at home.

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the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

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sustainability means is to mantain

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Contribute: In this context, to contribute means to take actions or make efforts that help achieve a goal—in this case, the goal of water sustainability. This can involve individual actions, community efforts, or policy support that collectively help manage and conserve water resources.

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sustainability means to maintain in a long time so that we can continue using

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sustainability means something that can balance or support over the time

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Sustainability: Sustainability refers to the ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In terms of water, it involves managing water resources in a way that ensures long-term availability and quality for both human use and ecological health.

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we use water for showers, washing clothes. that takes a long time.

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contribute means works together to get the things done

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Water is Singapore is exceedingly small and limited. We get water from other countries and make it better. We don't have big rivers, and we have the sea around us. The waters in rivers aren't really cleaned. 𝓼𝓴𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓭𝓲.

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for human consumption after proper disinfection, for industrial processes as a source of cooling water, and for aquaculture

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We use water for showering, for as long as 20 minutes can add up to 50 gallons of water. For washing dishes we can add up to 20 gallons, brush our teeth while the tap is running.

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1) sometimes cook something, we use water to cook something and at the end, we throw away

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Sustainability means we want to preserve/ maintain the thing for time to time use, an example of sustainability is reusing rice water for watering the plants

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we use water to wash the dishes, brushing our teeth and for showering

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A typical shower uses two to five gallons of water a minute. Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down and rise off.

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we can use the rice water to water the plants, or off the water when not in use

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we use water to shower and brush our teeth and to wash dishes

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Two common ways we use or waste water are:

1. Household Water Use: A significant portion of water usage occurs within households. In the United States, the average family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with about 70% of this usage happening indoors. This includes activities such as showering, flushing toilets, washing clothes, and other daily tasks[1][5]. Outdoor water use, such as watering lawns and gardens, also contributes significantly to household water consumption and can be a source of waste if not managed efficiently[1][5].

2. Industrial Water Use: Industries use large amounts of water for various processes, including fabricating, processing, washing, cooling, and transporting products. The industrial sector is the second largest user of water globally, following agriculture. For example, manufacturing processes often require water for cooling equipment or as a solvent in production. These activities can lead to substantial water waste if not managed properly, especially through inefficient processes or lack of water recycling systems.

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Taking shorter showers, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, use a limited amount of water when washing dishes.

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close the taps when we are not using it

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Fix leaks, Turn off the tap

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Reducing water usage is crucial for both environmental sustainability and cost savings. Here are two effective ways to reduce water usage:

1. Install Water-Efficient Fixtures and Appliances: One of the most straightforward methods to reduce water consumption is by installing water-efficient fixtures such as low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets. These fixtures significantly decrease the amount of water used without compromising performance. For businesses, upgrading to high-efficiency dishwashers and washing machines can also contribute to reduced water usage[2][3].

2. Fix Leaks Promptly: Leaks, even minor ones, can lead to substantial water wastage over time. Regularly checking for and repairing leaks in pipes, faucets, and other water-using equipment is essential. This not only conserves water but also prevents potential structural damage and reduces the risk of mold growth[2][3].

Implementing these strategies can lead to significant reductions in water usage, benefiting both the environment and your utility bills.

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takes lesser shower time, use leftover rice water to water the plants

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To maintain something

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Implementing positive water usage habits can be challenging due to a variety of barriers. Here are some of the key challenges:

1. Lack of Awareness and Knowledge: Many individuals may not fully understand the importance of water conservation or the techniques available to reduce water usage. This lack of awareness can result in missed opportunities to implement effective conservation strategies. For example, people may not be aware of the benefits of water-efficient devices or how to use them effectively[1][2].

2. Behavioral and Psychological Barriers: Changing established habits can be difficult. People often forget to turn off taps or may find it inconvenient to adopt new water-saving practices. Additionally, there may be a lack of motivation or a perception that individual actions do not significantly impact overall water conservation efforts[1][2]. Social and cultural norms can also influence water usage behaviors, making it challenging to shift towards more sustainable practices[4].

Addressing these challenges requires a combination of education, incentives, and community engagement to foster a culture of water conservation. This can involve raising awareness about the environmental impact of water usage, providing information on efficient water-saving techniques, and using social influence to encourage behavioral change[4][5].

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fix leaks, turn off tap

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to volunteer with something

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by drinking

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Puasa

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washing dishes and brushing teeth

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we use water for washing clothes ,showers and to hydrate yourself. However, we waste water by leaving the tap running while brushing our teeth, washing the dishes, and showering for a long time .

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Water in Singapore is recycling water by cleaning your urine into clean water which is 'NEWater'. And there are many ways to recycle water in Singapore, therefore Singapore will not run out of water.

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shower for vv long time

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One of the ways we use or waste water are, Daily household water use.

When we fill up the bathtub for bathing, we use up a lot of water and we will drain it in the end, wasting a lot of water if done daily 3 times a day.

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Lack of awareness: Many people are unaware of water scarcity issues, their actual water consumption, and the importance of water conservation

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Singapore has extremely limited of water it may run out one day

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turning off the tap while brushing your teeth

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we can off the tap water when brushing our teeth, if you have to leave the conditional on your hair for awhile, you can off the water,

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We can use the water from washing rice to give the soil, or, use pails while showering.

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when trying to save water sometimes ill forgot thtthe tap is off

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Water infographic

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Some people might be OK with using less water to have a shower, although some might not, as they have their own personal reasons, therefore, this is a challenge if we want to save water.

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Month and Year: July, 2019

Amount of water used: 6.7 cm3

Below neighbour's and national's average level

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showers

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shower for max: 5mins

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we mostly do things will be uncomfortable but the more we do, the more comfortable we do

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Singapore is taking the “waste” out of its wastewater by turning sewage into safe, clean drinking water using an advanced filtration and treatment system.

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Sources of Water Education Presentation in Light Blue White Flat Cartoon Style

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Blue Illustrated Saving Water Infographic

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1) What are the raccoons afraid about the humans?

2) Why did the raccoons find it important to defend their home?

3) Why is it important to protect our home?

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Blue Illustrative How To Manage Water Resources Wisely Poster (1)

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Blue Illustrative Save Water Campaign Poster

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Blue Illustrative Save Water Educational Infographic Poster

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Happy March 22 Water Day. Water is the matter and matrix of life, mother and medium. There is no life without water.

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the raccoons are scared of the human because they would hunt for them and kill them , they find it important to defend their home because they are afraid of the humans .

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1) they are cautious to humans

2) more and more humans building houses

3) to survive