Almost everything we do in life consumes
water. The water footprint measures the
amount of hidden water used to produce
each of the goods and services we use.
water. The water footprint measures the
amount of hidden water used to produce
each of the goods and services we use.
The water footprint of everyday objects
By transforming rough materials into everyday products like a paper sheet, or even a car, INDUSTRIES consume an amount of water that we are not aware of in our daily routine. Get to know the water footprint of some of your favourite products.
paper
sheet
10L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
glass
of wine
120L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
coffee
140L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
1kg of
tomatoes
180L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
1kg of Beef
15.400L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
cotton
shirt
2.500L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
jeans
7.980L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
mobile
phone
12.000L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
car
148.000L
In Europe
Based on average daily consumption by an individual in Europe, considering actions like washing hands, flushing the toilet, washing dishes and showering.
Women and girls in some sub-Saharan rural areas are more affected by this problem as they spend an important part of their day walking to a destination with fresh water and back to their home.
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These values were based on the following sources
pseau.org (Programme Solidarité Eau)
automotiveworld.com (Automotive World)