Eco Efficiency Toolkit
Did you know that an Eco Efficiency Toolkit was created for Biosphere Committed Companies to use as an additional resource? The toolkit is divided into four key areas: water, energy, waste and carbon and provides helpful tips and low and no-cost solutions for companies of all sizes. To access the Eco Efficiency Toolkit and you are not currently a Biosphere Committed Member, join the Biosphere Commitment Program now.
This summer, we have experienced quite the heat wave and drought is currently impacting approximately half of BC, with extremely dry or very dry conditions throughout the Thompson Okanagan.
Here are some helpful tips from our Eco Efficiency Toolkit to help you reduce water usage:
Establish your water usage baseline
Consider using grey water management systems or harvest rainwater
Install low-flow fixtures
Track your water consumption, by installing a water meter or using the free Energy Star Portfolio Manager program
Check for leaks and drips in your water systems
Xeriscape with native drought-resistant plants
Use mulch at the base of plants to reduce evaporation from soil
Reuse water for gardens and plants
Ensure your irrigation system uses water efficiently and use low flow garden hose nozzles
Adopt water-efficient cleaning procedures
